Dewas Temple Adorned with ₹1.03 Crore for Diwali Ritual

Saralnama

Yogamaya Mahalakshmi Temple in Dewas was decorated with ₹1.03 crore in currency notes. The special Diwali ritual began on Dhanteras. Devotees offered more than the initial target of ₹50 lakh. The temple committee performed kumkum worship on Saturday., they will use 21,000 lotus flowers for worship. The decorated temple will open for devotees the same day. All-night rituals will take place on Diwali. The event ends. On Bhai Dooj, devotees will receive their offered money back along with Kuber Potli prasad. (Updated 18 Oct 2025, 21:36 IST; source: link)

Key Points

• Yogamaya Mahalakshmi Temple in Dewas was decorated with ₹1.03 crore in currency notes on 14 Oct 2023
• The special Diwali ritual began on Dhanteras
• Devotees offered more than the initial target of ₹50 lakh