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The Times of India
The Times of India
National
Shanmughasundarm j | TNN

Tamil Nadu: HR & CE department to monetise temple gold worth Rs 13 crore

CHENNAI: Reviving the decades-old practice of monetising temple jewellery, the state HR & CE department has entered into an agreement with the State Bank of India to monetise more than 27 kg of gold ornaments offered by devotees to Irukkankudi Mariamman temple in Virudhunagar.

The jewellery was valued at 13crore.

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