Delhi devotee gifts ₹2 crore golden Bhagavad Gita to Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt
Udupi: A devotee from Delhi has gifted a Bhagavad Gita engraved on gold sheets, valued at around ₹2 crore, to the Sri Krishna Mutt in Udupi during the World Gita Paryaya celebrations.
According to a report published by News18 on Friday, the golden Bhagavad Gita was offered by Lakshminarayanan, a devotee from Delhi, and was presented at the historic Sri Krishna Math as part of events associated with the Puttige Math tradition.
What makes this Gita truly exceptional is not only its value but its construction. All seven hundred verses across the eighteen chapters of the Bhagavad Gita have been engraved on gold-plated pages. The sacred text has been crafted to ensure clarity of the verses while preserving the durability of the gold sheets.
To mark the dedication, a grand procession was organised through Ratha Beedi, the iconic Car Street that circles the temple, before being placed at the Gita Mandir within the Krishna Math.
Senior and junior pontiffs of the Puttige Math participated in the procession. The offering is linked to the Koti Gita Lekhana Yajna, an initiative led by Puttige Math pontiff Sri Sugunendra Tirtha Swamiji to encourage devotees to handwrite the Bhagavad Gita.
Temple authorities have prepared a dedicated display area within a museum space at the Krishna Math. The book will be housed in a high security glass enclosure that is both bulletproof and climate controlled, ensuring the gold pages remain protected from damage or theft.
Devotees will be able to view the book safely, making it accessible without compromising its preservation.
Authorities said this is the first time a golden version of the Bhagavad Gita has been formally dedicated to the Udupi Sri Krishna Mutt, adding a unique chapter to the institution’s long spiritual history.
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Maharashtra class 12 chemistry paper circulated on social media before exam, leak suspected
Nagpur (PTI): Police are investigating a suspected leak after the class 12 Chemistry question paper was allegedly circulated on social media in Nagpur ahead of the exam being conducted by the Maharashtra board, officials said on Saturday.
The exam malpractice came to light on Wednesday at a high school examination centre after a female student’s frequent visits to the washroom raised suspicion.
Invigilators seized the student's smartphone. Its analysis showed that the question paper had been shared on a WhatsApp group before the exam began, officials said, adding that possible answers were also exchanged in the same group.
Based on the student's statement, another pupil is being questioned.
The preliminary investigation suggests a person linked to a private coaching shared the question paper for money, officials said.
A case was registered at Sadar police station, and an investigation was launched.
