The Supreme Court-appointed management committee of the Banke Bihari temple in Agra has intensified its push for digital donations, with online contributions now accounting for nearly 20% of the offerings received by the shrine, according to temple officials.
QR Codes and Donation Machines Installed
As part of the initiative, QR codes linked to the temple’s State Bank of India (SBI) account have been displayed on donation boxes across the premises. Security personnel are also encouraging devotees to make contributions through digital payment platforms. Additionally, the temple management has installed an SBI donation machine at the temple office and is preparing to install another within the temple premises. The committee plans to put up notices urging devotees to opt for digital contributions.
Convenience and Transparency Goals
Committee member Mukesh Mishra said the initiative aims to make donations more convenient and transparent. “For the convenience of devotees, SBI has provided us with this machine. We are identifying a suitable location within the temple premises to install another one. QR codes have been placed near donation boxes for several years, and new donation boxes will also carry QR codes as part of the digital donation drive,” he said.
Integration with Online Streaming
In addition to donation boxes, digital payment options have been integrated with the temple’s online streaming platforms. Officials said devotees making donations through the machine receive an official receipt. The machine generates a dynamic QR code that can be scanned using any UPI-enabled mobile application, allowing the donation amount to be transferred directly to the temple’s official bank account.
