Ram Mandir's annual income surges to Rs 400 cr, matching that of Vaishno Devi and Shirdi

The Ram Mandir in Ayodhya has experienced a significant rise in its annual income, which now stands at Rs 400 crore, aligning it with some of the most prominent temples in India, including Vaishno Devi, Shirdi Sai Temple, and the Golden Temple in Amritsar. In the past financial year alone, the temple received Rs 363 crore in donations, with the remaining amount coming from the interest accumulated on the funds. This growth has occurred within just eight months of the temple's consecration.

The funds donated to the temple come from various sources, including cash, cheques, RTGS transfers, and online donations. Notably, devotees have also contributed precious materials such as 13 quintals of silver and 20 kg of gold. The temple has expanded its donor base, with international devotees contributing approximately Rs 15 crore in the last year. These funds are gathered through dedicated donation counters at the Ram Janmabhoomi Seva Kendra, the Darshan Path, and the trust office located at the Ram Kachari.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the Ram Mandir on August 5, 2020, after the Supreme Court’s verdict in favor of the temple’s construction in November 2019. Following the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony, donations began flowing in from across the country and abroad. The management of these funds is handled by the temple’s trustees, including Dr. Anil Mishra, who oversees the collection process. The temple offers all facilities free of charge, ensuring that no payment is required for any service.

Over the last five years, the Ram Mandir has received donations worth Rs 55 billion, which includes both monetary and material offerings. The temple’s trustees have expressed satisfaction with the growing support from the public, with contributions continuing to rise. The facilities for devotees remain open to all, with various options available for making offerings, including the physical counters and online portals. The trust ensures transparency in managing these resources for the development and maintenance of the temple.

Among major temples in India, the Tirupati Venkateswara Temple leads in annual income, which exceeds Rs 1,600 crore. Following this, the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala generates around Rs 700 crore annually. With its rising income, the Ram Mandir has positioned itself as a leading spiritual and financial institution in India, rapidly matching the earnings of long-established sites such as Vaishno Devi and Shirdi, while surpassing the earnings of temples like Akshardham and Jagannath.