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Mathura Temple Boosts Donation Security with Metal Purity Tests, CCTV for Navratri
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Moneycontrol•02-10-2026, 16:45
Mathura Temple Boosts Donation Security with Metal Purity Tests, CCTV for Navratri
- •The Sri Krishna Janmasthan Sewa Sansthan in Mathura will implement a computerized machine to test the purity of metal donations, enhancing transparency.
- •The machine, operational from Navratri (October 11), can test 20 different metals without damaging the item, with the purity test conducted in the devotee's presence.
- •Donors will receive a copy of the test report and donation receipt, which they must sign, and a copy will be archived by the Sewa Sansthan.
- •All metal donations from hundis will be tested under CCTV surveillance during counting, following prescribed procedures.
- •The temple trust already employs advanced CCTV surveillance, independent observers, and preserves recordings for six months to ensure transparency in donation counting.
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The Sri Krishna Janmasthan Sewa Sansthan will use a computerized machine capable of testing the presence of 20 different metals without damaging the item or requiring it to be broken. The purity test is conducted in the devotee's presence, and a signed report with their mobile number is given to them along with a receipt.
The new metal purity testing machine will become operational starting from Navratri on October 11.
All metal donations received in hundis are counted under the surveillance of advanced CCTV cameras capable of recording activities inside the counting room. The counting process is conducted in the presence of workers, security guards, and independent observers, with the CCTV recordings preserved for six months.
