India, April 2 -- Mumbai's revered Siddhivinayak Temple recorded an impressive Rs.133 crore in earnings for the financial year 2024-25, marking a 16% increase compared to the previous year, according to temple officials. The surge in revenue is attributed to rising devotee contributions, increased puja bookings, and higher prasad sales.

Donations remained the temple's primary source of income, while earnings from rituals and puja services totaled Rs.20 crore. Revenue was also generated through donation boxes, online offerings, sale of prasad, and auctioning of gold and silver items.

A significant highlight was the record Rs.1.33 crore earned from the auction of gold and silver on Gudhi Padwa, a sharp rise from the Rs.75 lakh collected t...