Man offers gold garland worth â¹8.36cr to shrine in Andhra
A devotee offered a 'Sahasra Nama Mala' (golden garland) worth over â¹8.36 crore to the shrine of Lord Venkateswara on the opening day of the Brahmotsavam festivities. The garland weighed over 28 kilograms and had 1008 gold coins with 1008 names of Lord Venkateswara inscribed on them, according to reports. He handed it over to the priests and top officials.