Daijiworld Media Network - Thiruvananthapuram (SP)

Thiruvananthapuram, Feb 27: A Karnataka-based devotee had donated Rs 526 crore to Chottanikkara Bhagawathi temple. The fact that such a huge donation was made had made big news.

The temple managing committee now has its own doubt about the source of the above funds. Because of this, it is dithering from using the donation that was made last year. The temple has asked the donor to provide details of his source of income.

Chottanikkara Bhagawathi temple (file photo)

Gana Shravan from Chikkaballapur who made this donation, had claimed that he had made up his mind to give this donation as his business prospered many times after he visited the said temple.

Shravan had claimed that he is involved with diamond, gold and other precious metals business. He claimed that he is a director in 'Swamiji' group of companies. He also said that with his Munnangi Infrastructure Pvt Ltd, he has been earning foreign exchange. But there is suspicion about the source of the money. Complaint has been made to the government and temple management about this matter. When the temple sought details of income, Shravan replied he would provide the same within 60 days.

Speaking about the issue, Shravan said that after he started visiting the said temple, he earned good profit in business and therefore had donated for the renovation of the temple. He said that because of complaints made by some people without basis, temple renovation plans are kept pending.

Devaswom minister of Kerala, Kadampalli Surendran, said that the funds will be utilised only after the high court permits the same. He said because of suspicion on the source of funds, the same is being verified.