Anantapur: An unusual message allegedly written by a woman devotee on a ₹20 currency note found in the hundi of the Sri Subramanyeswara Swamy Temple at Pampanur village in Atmakur mandal of Anantapur district has gone viral on social media.
According to sources, volunteers engaged in counting offerings at the temple recently came across the ₹20 note carrying a handwritten plea addressed to Lord Subramanyeswara.
The message reportedly appealed to the deity to end the life of the woman’s mother-in-law, alleging that she had been subjected to harassment for several years.
Note discovered during counting of offerings
Temple authorities said the unusual note was found while volunteers were counting cash offerings deposited in the temple hundi.
The devotee, however, had not mentioned her name, address or any other personal details on the currency note, making it impossible to ascertain her identity.
The contents of the message reportedly left volunteers and temple committee members surprised, as devotees generally use offerings to seek blessings, health, prosperity or the fulfilment of personal wishes.
Photos of note go viral on social media
Photographs of the ₹20 note soon surfaced on social media and quickly went viral, attracting widespread attention.
The incident sparked curiosity and prompted discussions online, with many expressing surprise at the unusual manner in which the woman chose to convey her grievance.
Several social media users reacted with a mix of amusement and concern, with some highlighting the emotional distress that may have led the woman to make such an appeal.
Temple authorities express astonishment
Members of the temple committee said they were astonished by the contents of the note and had never encountered a similar message during the counting of offerings.
While the authenticity of the woman’s allegations regarding harassment by her mother-in-law remains unknown, the incident has once again drawn attention to family disputes and domestic conflicts that often remain hidden from public view.
The episode has also highlighted the extent to which some devotees turn to faith and prayer in times of personal distress, sometimes expressing their emotions in unexpected ways.
No complaint has been lodged in connection with the incident, and temple authorities have treated the note as one among the offerings received in the hundi.