The historic Krishna shrine of Shri Sanwaliya Ji, nestled in the Chittorgarh district of Mewar, has once again shown that there is no measuring the devotion of its followers. When the temple opened its monthly donation box this month and began the count, the figure climbed into the crores in the very first phase itself. The first day's tally alone touched a massive Rs 17 crore 55 lakh, and remarkably, several more rounds of counting and the weighing of gold and silver ornaments are still to come. The number stands as testimony to the unshakeable faith of the lakhs of devotees who come to bow before Sanwaliya Seth.
Shri Sanwaliya Seth is known above all for his miraculous reputation, which is why lakhs of pilgrims arrive every single day from every corner of the country. The largest crowds come from Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra. Devotees believe that any wish made at this court is sure to be fulfilled.
A Tradition Of Secret Offerings Fills The Treasury
Followers hold that when a wish is granted or a business flourishes, the blessing of Sanwaliya Seth is at work. Driven by this faith, people place secret offerings at the deity's feet according to their wishes and their means. It is this hidden giving that reaches the temple treasury as crores of rupees every month. The temple board opens the donation box each month under a fixed procedure. This time the monthly box was opened exactly one day before Somvati Amavasya, and on the very first day the notes drawn from it were sorted and stacked in an orderly fashion.
Counting Paused On Somvati Amavasya
With Somvati Amavasya falling on Monday, a huge wave of worshippers surged into the temple complex. To keep arrangements running smoothly amid such a heavy crowd, the counting of notes was halted for the day. The actual counting of the donations resumed on Tuesday morning under the watch of the administration and the temple board officials. It was in this first phase that the figure reached the record level of Rs 17 crore 55 lakh. According to the temple administration, this is only the first phase, and the remaining large volume of cash from the box will be counted in the second and subsequent rounds.
Valuation Of Gold And Silver Still To Come
The gold and silver ornaments offered to the deity, along with other precious items, are yet to be weighed. As every phase of counting and the valuation of the ornaments is completed, the figure is widely expected to rise even higher. This treasure of Sanwaliya Seth writes a fresh chapter of devotee faith every month. The temple board uses this large sum, with full transparency, for the development of the temple, social causes and improving facilities for worshippers.
