A 73-year-old beggar, Yadi Reddy, who has been seeking alms at the entrance of temples in Vijayawada, has donated Rs 8 lakh to the Saibaba temple here in the course of last seven years. He eked out a living as a rickshaw-puller for nearly four decades, and when his knees gave way, he was forced to beg.

Septuagenarian beggar donates Rs 8 lakh to temple in Vijayawada

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"I was a rickshaw-puller for 40 years. At first, I gave Rs 1 lakh to the authorities of Saibaba temple. When my health started deteriorating, I did not feel the need for money. So, I decided to contribute more to the temple," Reddy told ANI.