Temples are the abode of the deities and a place where people go to for darshan and seeking the blessings of the gods and goddesses. People make offerings to the deities to please them with the belief that they will be blessed in return. The more the number of devotees visiting a temple the more the number of offerings received by these temples. As a result, some of these temples have also come to be known for their wealth which is used for a number of social causes apart from the upkeep of the temples. , Spirituality News, Times Now