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Indore's Annapurna Temple Decorates Sanctum with 10-Lakh Rupees of New Notes on Diwali
✍️ Amar Ujala · Indore
🗓 06 Nov 2026, 05:16 PM
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During Diwali, the Maa Annapurna Temple in Indore embellished its sanctum with approximately ₹10 lakh worth of fresh currency notes, drawing crowds of devotees.
During the festive season of Diwali, the revered Maa Annapurna Temple in Indore added a striking visual element to its worship space. The sanctum, traditionally a place of quiet reverence, was adorned with a mosaic of new Indian currency notes totaling about ₹10 lakh.
The arrangement, crafted by temple volunteers, featured notes in various denominations, creating a vibrant tapestry that highlighted the temple’s architectural lines. The use of fresh notes was symbolic, reflecting prosperity and the spirit of renewal associated with the festival.
Devotees arriving for the Diwali celebrations were drawn to the colorful display, many stopping to take photographs and offer prayers in front of the illuminated sanctum. Temple officials noted that the decoration had become a focal point for visitors, enhancing the overall devotional experience.
Such artistic expressions are part of a broader trend among temples in India to incorporate contemporary elements into traditional settings, aiming to engage younger worshippers while preserving sacred rituals.
The arrangement, crafted by temple volunteers, featured notes in various denominations, creating a vibrant tapestry that highlighted the temple’s architectural lines. The use of fresh notes was symbolic, reflecting prosperity and the spirit of renewal associated with the festival.
Devotees arriving for the Diwali celebrations were drawn to the colorful display, many stopping to take photographs and offer prayers in front of the illuminated sanctum. Temple officials noted that the decoration had become a focal point for visitors, enhancing the overall devotional experience.
Such artistic expressions are part of a broader trend among temples in India to incorporate contemporary elements into traditional settings, aiming to engage younger worshippers while preserving sacred rituals.