By Hemant SharmaRich temples? Yes, that’s a thing! Based on pure donations from the devotees every single year, some temples in India have accumulated wealth that you can’t even imagine. There are so many temples in India that are visited by literally millions of people every single year, so yes, the wealth these temples have is literally HUGE. Though, keep in mind, it is not just cash we’re talking about, we’re also talking about gold, silver, and valuable artifacts. Just saying! And if you’re someone who always wondered like which are THE richest temples in India, then just keep on reading. Here, we’re about to get down to the list of the top 10 richest temples in India as of 2025. Alright, let’s just get to it then.
1. Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kerala
This Thiruvananthapuram temple is not just India’s richest but the richest temple globally, how and why? Like, you’d remember that a few years back, secret underground vaults opened up and revealed an incredible treasure, 1,300 tonnes of gold in addition to antique silver, diamonds, and other precious gems. And just so you know, as of now, the overall worth of the temple amounts to way more than ₹1,00,000 crore. On top of that, now, this temple receives a donation of ₹650 to 700 crore every year which is richer than most royal families in the country.
2. Tirumala Tirupati Venkateswara Temple, Andhra Pradesh
You may not know this but it is true that Tirupati Balaji is visited by at least 50,000 to 1,00,000 people every day making it one of the busiest temples in the world. Just to give you perspective on things, well, that’s like an entire stadium of people arriving on a daily basis. With all those visitors there are donations of ₹1,450 to 1,613 crore per annum. The total wealth? ₹2,50,000 crore, which is insanely HUGE if you think about it for a sec.
3. Golden Temple, Punjab
To be honest, it is a 100% true that the Golden Temple in Amritsar is one of the most beautiful temples in India. Like, its dome is worth 130 crores and is covered with 500 kg of 24-karat gold! Not just that though, it gets ₹500 crore worth of donations each year. Though, giving back is what makes this temple special, you know, it has one of the world’s largest free kitchens (langar) which serves thousands of people every day regardless of caste or religion.
4. Vaishno Devi Temple, Jammu & Kashmir
Next on the list, this next one, you see, nestled in Trikuta Hills, this temple witnesses 8 million plus footfalls every year, how about that? Like, every year, devotees give ₹500 crore of these for Dastarbandi. Dastarbandi is the ceremony in which money, gold, and silver are offered, you know? So no wonder why the temple has 1,800 kg gold and 4,700 kg silver. Its overall net worth is ₹500 crore.
5. Shirdi Sai Baba Temple, Maharashtra
Next on the list, yes, this temple is for Sai Baba who has millions of followers right here in India. It receives yearly contributions of around ₹400 crore. This temple has 380 kgs of gold, 4,428 kgs of silver, and huge deposits in banks, just saying! Total worth? Well, that would be about ₹1,800 crore. The best bit? Well, a large portion of this money is spent on charitable work such as hospitals, schools, and meals for the poor.
6. Jagannath Temple, Puri
This temple in Odisha is known for its gigantic Rath Yatra festival, and sure enough, this temple gets a lot of donations every year, around ₹230-240 crore, and has 60,426 acres of land! That’s not it though, you see, the temple has not only 150 kg of gold but also huge bank deposits. Even after having so much money, it uses it for rituals and feeding millions, especially during festival time, and that’s a good thing overall.
7. Guruvayur Temple, Kerala
Alright, this next temple is the one that sees maximum footfall in South India and is dedicated to Lord Krishna. It gets Rs. 250 to 400 crores in donations every year, which is insane if you think about it for a sec. Like, that’s not it, you see, the temple has a land area of 271 acres. And yes, it has a large collection of gold, silver, and precious stones. Overall, yes, the temple is famed for its strict traditional customs, and thousands of people visit it daily for blessings.
8. Siddhivinayak Temple, Mumbai
Mumbai’s favorite and one of the most visited temples is the Ganesha temple. People from a different life, be it Bollywood Celebs or politicians come here to pray. The temple receives donations of ₹ 100 to 150 crore every year. The dome is filled with 4 kg of gold, and it has big bank deposits, how about that now? So yes, it is worth ₹125 crore and is one of the most powerful religious institutions in Maharashtra.
9. Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, Delhi
Sure enough, Akshardham is a relatively new temple that is a beautiful sight to see. This Temple has received an annual donation of ₹60 to 100 crore, isn’t that impressive? Like, those who have visited this temple would recall that this temple has several domes and pillars that are made with meticulous carvings and sculptures. It is believed to cost ₹125 crore in total.
10. Somnath Temple, Gujarat
The temple, one among the 12 Jyotirlingas of the country, has been destroyed and rebuilt many times. Though, regardless of what the future holds, it will retain its significance, no matter what. The shrine receives donations of ₹50 to 100 crore every year and has gold and silver worth ₹90,000 million. Added to this, it has a land span of over 1,700 acres, which is an insanely huge land area if you think about it for a sec.
Conclusion
That’s all for today. As you saw, how lakhs and crores of wealth are accumulated in these temples, and this number is just rising with every passing year because the faith among people is rising and that’s why they’re visiting these temples even more often. So, that’s that.