New Delhi: India has a significant number of people who believe in God, and accordingly, there are numerous temples across the country. Consequently, the number of devotees visiting temples and offering donations is also substantial. The amount of donations collected in India is quite high. The Supreme Court has now expressed that the money collected from these donations should be utilized appropriately.read also: SIT Launches Massive Search Operation in Banglegudda Forest Amidst Reports of Human Remains.!

Specifically, the Supreme Court stated on Tuesday that the money offered by devotees to temples should be used for initiatives like education and medical institutions, not for constructing marriage halls. The Tamil Nadu government had announced plans to use ₹80 crore from devotees’ donations to build marriage halls in 27 temples across the state and rent them out. Some individuals objected to this and filed a petition in the Madras High Court.read also: SIT Intensifies Investigation Along Netravati Riverbank..!

The Madras High Court, after hearing the petition, ruled that devotees’ donations cannot be used for commercial purposes. However, this ruling was challenged through a petition filed in the Supreme Court. The Supreme Court upheld the Madras High Court’s decision. While hearing the appeal, the Supreme Court emphasized that the donations given by devotees are not meant for constructing marriage halls but possibly for the development of temples.read also: No Cancellation of Ineligible BPL Cards, Clarifies KH Muniyappa in Bengaluru..!!

The court questioned the purpose of temples, stating, “If marriage parties are held within temple premises with vulgar songs being played, is that the purpose of a temple?” It opined that devotees’ money should be used for noble causes like education and healthcare. Therefore, the court directed that the money offered by devotees with faith and devotion should be utilized for good causes.Garden Vareli Women's Linen Saree With Zari Border