#WTF2023: When an ambitious devotee donated Rs 100 million to the Andhra Pradesh temple

The situation took an unexpected turn at a temple in Andhra Pradesh when a man, aiming to make grand gestures, donated a check of Rs 100 million in his name. However, it was later discovered that a mere sum of Rs 22 was left in his bank account.

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Who was the ambitious devotee?

Authorities investigated the owner of the check and discovered that it belonged to a devotee named Boddepalli Radhakrishna.

What happened?

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In a surprising episode at the Sri Varaha Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy temple in Andhra Pradesh, a devotee’s offering caught attention. As reported by TOI, this loyal visitor, who had a meager Rs 22 in his bank account, made a surprising gesture by presenting an undated check with a donation of a whopping Rs 100 million.

The temple authorities were baffled on August 23 during their routine Hundi collection when they came across this surprising check. The surprisingly generous donation prompted officials to quickly contact the Kotak Bank branch in MVP Colony to authenticate this unexpected and immensely substantial contribution.

Where did the incident take place?

The strange incident took place in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh.

How did the incident at the temple unfold?

Devotee makes donation of 100 Cr to Andhra Pradesh temple
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Giving information about the incident, Simhachalam Temple Deputy Executive Officer (OAS) Ramana Murthy revealed, “We noticed that there was no date on the check and some corrections. We inquired and learned that the devotee had an account at the Kotak Mahindra Bank branch in MVP Colony.

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After which they discovered, “He had only ₹22 in his account. We do not know the psychological state of mind of the devotee nor the concept of him. We do not know the devotee.”

Why did you donate the check?

The reasons behind the devotee’s decision to leave such a substantial check in the name of the temple remain ambiguous. Although it may seem like a fun act, the true intentions that drive the man’s actions remain hidden and shrouded in a veil of mystery.

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