Satyanarayana Swamy temple receives Rs 2.50 cr donation for

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Press Trust of India Rajahmundry (AP)
Last Updated : Apr 11 2014 | 11:41 PM IST
Sri Satyanarayana Swamy temple in Annavaram of East Godavari district has received donations to the tune of Rs 2.50 crore for financial year 2013-14 for its 'Annadanam' (free meals to devotees) scheme.
"The famous temple is receiving donations for Annadanam scheme from various quarters. For FY14, we have received Rs 2.50 crore," the temple said in a release.
"The temple has so far received donations to the tune of Rs 23 crore for this scheme and earning an interest of Rs 2.26 crore," the release said.
The temple authorities claimed that nearly 8 lakh devotees are provided with free meals under 'Annadanam' scheme.
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First Published: Apr 11 2014 | 11:41 PM IST

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