A video of devotees visiting the Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala has gone viral for a rather unusual reason. In the clip, a family is seen adorned in heavy gold jewelry. Reportedly, they arrived at the temple with a total of 25 kg of gold.
PTI shared the video with the caption, “Andhra Pradesh: Devotees from Pune wearing 25 kg of gold visited Tirumala’s Venkateswara Temple earlier today.”
In the video, a family of four stands with folded hands, including two men dressed in white vests and dhotis, each wearing thick gold chains. A woman in a golden saree is adorned with jewelry, and a child is seen standing in front of the adults.
As the video continues, the family from Pune is shown walking through the temple grounds, accompanied by a policeman.
Check out the viral video here:
VIDEO | Andhra Pradesh: Devotees from Pune wearing 25 kg of gold visited Tirumala's Venkateswara Temple earlier today.
(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/k38FCr30zE
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The video has garnered over 1.4 lakh views and more than 400 likes, sparking a range of reactions from viewers.
Here’s what X users had to say:
“Income tax is watching you guys now,” joked one user. “And they say India didn’t win gold,” commented another. A third asked, “Why this show-off in front of god.” A fourth remarked, “This is so insane.”
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This temple, located in Andhra Pradesh’s Tirupati district, is nestled within a dense forest and is considered one of the holiest sites by Hindus.
The temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and is not only a religious landmark but also holds architectural significance. It frequently attracts visits from prominent personalities.
