Devotee Seeks Girlfriend Marriage Blessing in Temple Donation Box

In the Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh, the Danteshwari Mata Temple attracts hundreds of devotees daily. They offer prayers and donate to the temple, including cash and precious metals. Recently, a donation box was opened after five months, revealing not only cash and valuables but also letters from devotees expressing their wishes. One devotee sought a blessing for marriage with his girlfriend, while another requested a job at NMDC. Other letters mentioned desires for family well-being. The donation box was opened on Monday under security, with temple committee members and key figures present to count the donations. The cash collected amounted to ₹11,18,194, a decrease from the ₹19,23,723 collected in February. The gold and silver jewelry found has yet to be counted. The collected funds have been deposited into the temple’s treasury. The temple’s popularity is increasing, with devotees from India and abroad participating, especially during Navratri. The Danteshwari Mata Temple’s assets are worth crores, and the temple has become more magnificent, leading to an increase in the number of devotees. During the Sharadiya Navratri, devotees offer over a crore in donations and through Jyoti Kalash. The donations help cover all temple expenses, and silver donations are now being used to make coins.