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Lakshmi Puja with Rs 500 Note Wall Goes Viral in Nagaur, Tax Dept Eyes Liquor Trader
✍️ Amar Ujala · Rajasthan
🗓 11 Nov 2026, 01:32 PM
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A video of a Lakshmi Puja performed in front of a wall made of Rs 500 notes has gone viral from Nagaur, Rajasthan, prompting the Income Tax Department to investigate the alleged liquor businessman behind it.
A short video showing a Lakshmi Puja set against a wall constructed from Rs 500 banknotes has captured attention on social media platforms. The clip, posted during the Diwali celebrations, identifies Nagaur in Rajasthan as the location of the ceremony.
Online users have highlighted that the backdrop appears to be assembled at the residence of a liquor trader, although no independent verification of the owner's identity has been provided.
Following the video's spread, officials from the Income Tax Department have announced that they are examining the matter to determine whether any tax irregularities are involved. No official comment has been released by the alleged businessman or his representatives.
The incident reflects a growing trend of elaborate festive displays that draw scrutiny from authorities when they involve large sums of cash or potential financial misconduct. The video continues to be shared widely, prompting discussions about the appropriateness of using currency for decorative purposes during religious rites.
Online users have highlighted that the backdrop appears to be assembled at the residence of a liquor trader, although no independent verification of the owner's identity has been provided.
Following the video's spread, officials from the Income Tax Department have announced that they are examining the matter to determine whether any tax irregularities are involved. No official comment has been released by the alleged businessman or his representatives.
The incident reflects a growing trend of elaborate festive displays that draw scrutiny from authorities when they involve large sums of cash or potential financial misconduct. The video continues to be shared widely, prompting discussions about the appropriateness of using currency for decorative purposes during religious rites.