196-year-old Mahalakshmi Temple in Porbandar decorated with ₹1 crore 1 lakh in notes

According to a report by Sandesh, a grand decoration was carried out at the 196-year-old Mahalakshmiji Temple located on MG Road in Porbandar on the occasion of the Diwali festival. Maintaining tradition, the temple trust decorated the temple this year using currency notes and coins worth a total of ₹1 crore 1 lakh. This unique decoration included Indian currency notes ranging from ₹1 to ₹500. Additionally, all types of coins available in Indian currency and foreign dollars were also used artistically to enhance the beauty of the temple.

As the worship of Mata Mahalakshmi holds special significance on the auspicious occasion of Diwali, a massive influx of devotees descended upon this ancient temple for darshan. The entire area turned devotional due to the magnificent sight of the temple's decoration. Devotees who came for darshan stated that the glory of visiting such an old temple on Diwali is unique, and this type of unique decoration performed every year makes devotees feel a special sense of enthusiasm and fulfillment.

This Mahalakshmiji Temple of Porbandar has been a major centre of faith for the city's citizens. For many years, the trust has maintained the tradition of decorating the temple with various currency notes on the festival of Diwali, which was grandly fulfilled this year as well.