Sabari temple collects Rs 2.16 crore in a fortnight

Sabarimala: A sum of Rs 28.16 crore has been
received by Sabarimala temple in Kerala in the first 15 days
of the ongoing pilgrimage by way of offerings by devotees.

According to a temple release, this marked an increase of
over Rs 2 crore compared to the corresponding period last
year.

The proceeds from the distribution of `arvana` prasdam
touched Rs 11,54,73,100 while the collection from `appam`
stood at Rs 2,57,51,640.

Cash offerings from the pilgrims touched Rs 11,10,85,950.

Thousands of devotees, mostly from the southern states,
have been thronging the temple since the `madala` season
pilgrimage began in mid-November.

PTI