Overview

• Officials reported ₹46 lakh in first-day offerings along with 144.050 grams of gold and 7,159 grams of silver.
• Counting began with 80 personnel as one of three donation boxes was opened under supervision of Bank of Maharashtra and GS Mahanagar Co‑operative Bank staff.
• Videos from the counting room showed stacks of cash, garlands made of currency notes and foreign currency including US dollars.
• The mandal said proceeds from the 10-day festival support a free dining centre, a library and medical treatment for those unable to afford care.
• Queues continue to stretch for hours or overnight, with social-media users urging seniors, children and those with health conditions to opt for the 24x7 official livestream instead of visiting in person.