Tirupati Balaji Temple is one of the most famous and ancient temples of India. A large number of devotees reach here every day. People not only from across the country but also from abroad come to visit Tirupati Balaji. Tirupati Balaji is counted among the richest temples of the country. Devotees donate their hair in the temple of Tirupati Balaji. It is said that whatever hair is donated to this temple, God returns 10 times more wealth to you. Even after their wishes are fulfilled, devotees get their hair cut in the temple. There are many mythological and religious beliefs regarding haircut in Tirupati Balaji temple.
It is said that more than 20 thousand people get their hair cut here. For this, more than 500 barbers sit in and around the temple. The temple earns crores of rupees just from hair. The hair offered in the temple is sold all over the world. Every year around 600 tonnes of hair is cut at Tirupati Balaji.
What happens to donated hair in Tirupati?
In Tirupati the hair you donate is first collected at one place. After this the hair is boiled so that the dirt is cleaned from it. After this the hair is washed with shampoo. They are dried and stored at the right temperature to prevent them from spoiling.
Where is hair sold from Tirupati Balaji?
A large quantity of hair is exported from Tirupati to the world. Hair is divided into different categories. These are then sold on the website. The hair auction is organized by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. The hair offered in Tirupati Balaji is auctioned for crores.
What is made from cut hair?
These hairs are used to make fake hair. These hairs are used in making wigs. The demand for these hair is very high in America, European countries, China, Africa and other markets.
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