Kanaka Durga temple introduces Andhra Pradesh’s first ‘laddu ATM’
The Kanaka Durga temple at Indrakeeladri has installed a pilot machine that allows devotees to pay by UPI and collect laddus. The Endowments Commissioner also warned visitors against fake puja tickets and touts ahead of Dasara, according to the supplied material.
The Kanaka Durga temple at the foot of Indrakeeladri has installed what is described as Andhra Pradesh’s first “laddu ATM”. The pilot machine accepts payments through the Unified Payments Interface, or UPI, and dispenses laddus to devotees. The supplied material does not specify the machine’s operating hours, price or capacity.
The installation comes ahead of Dasara, when the temple is expected to receive devotees. The Endowments Commissioner warned visitors against fake puja tickets and touts. No further details were provided about the number of laddus available through the machine or plans to expand the system.
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