Divine Fortunes: The Top 5 Richest Temples in India

Assets: ~₹500 cr net worth; possession of ~1.2 tonnes of gold g Annual donations: ~₹500 cr

#5

Vaishno Devi Temple (Katra, Jammu & Kashmir)

Wealth: Estimated ₹1,500–1,800 cr in assets; built with 400 kg+ of real gold  Annual income: ~₹500 cr donated by devotee

#4

Golden Temple (Harmandir Sahib) (Amritsar, Punjab)

Assets: ~₹1,800 cr in bank holdings, ~380 kg gold, significant silver reserves – Annual donations: ₹400–500 cr

#3

Shirdi Sai Baba Temple (Shirdi, Maharashtra)

Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara Temple (Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh)

#2

Net worth: ₹2.26 lakh crore to ₹2.5 lakh crore in assets  – Annual revenue: ₹4,385–4,600 cr mainly from hundi donations, gold offerings, hair tonsure, land & bank deposit

#1

Padmanabhaswamy Temple (Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala)

Estimated assets: ~₹1.2 lakh crore (treasures from opened vaults and one unopened Vault B)  – Highlights: Ancient gold idols, coins, jewelry dating back centuries—dubbed the richest temple globally.