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Pune Family Visits Tirumala Adorned in 25 Kg of Gold, X Questions ‘Why Show Off in Front of God?’
A video featuring a family adorned in 25 kg of gold while visiting the Tirumala temple has taken social media by storm, eliciting a range of reactions. The clip, which has gone viral, showcases devotees at the Venkateswara Temple in Tirumala, where the family is seen draped in extravagant gold jewelry.According to PTI, the post reads, “Andhra Pradesh: Devotees from Pune wearing 25 kg of gold visited Tirumala’s Venkateswara Temple earlier today.”
Check the video going viral on the web as getting shared on the microblogging site.
VIDEO | Andhra Pradesh: Devotees from Pune wearing 25 kg of gold visited Tirumala’s Venkateswara Temple earlier today.
(Full video available on PTI Videos – https://t.co/n147TvqRQz) pic.twitter.com/k38FCr30zE
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In the footage, a family of four appears with folded hands, where two men dressed in white vests and dhotis flaunt thick gold chains, while a woman in a golden saree is bedecked with jewelry. A child can be seen standing in front of the adults, completing the family ensemble.As the video continues, the Pune family is shown walking through the temple grounds accompanied by a policeman. With over 140,000 views and more than 400 likes, the video has sparked a flurry of comments from viewers.
Responses from users include humorous jabs: “Income tax is watching you guys now,” quipped one user, while another remarked, “And they say India didn’t win gold.” A third commenter questioned, “Why this show-off in front of God?” and a fourth simply stated, “This is so insane.”Situated in the Tirupati district of Andhra Pradesh, this temple is nestled in a dense forest and is regarded as one of the holiest sites in Hinduism. Dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, the temple is not only a significant religious site but also boasts impressive architectural features. It attracts numerous prominent personalities and visitors each year.