[The Times of India] 9 lemons from TN temple that devotees believe can cure infertility sold for Rs 2.3 lakh

The article  reports about an auction at a temple in Villupuram, Tamil Nadu, where nine lemons believed to have curative and prosperity-bringing properties were sold for Rs 2.36 lakh. These lemons were spiked on the sacred spear of the deity in the temple.

Devotees, including childless couples and businessmen, believe that consuming lemonade made from these lemons can cure infertility and bring prosperity. The lemons are spiked on the deity’s spear during the annual Panguni Uthiram festival, and each day of the nine-day festival sees a new lemon being spiked. The lemon spiked on the first day is considered the most auspicious and powerful¹. A couple from Kulathur village bought this lemon for Rs 50,500.

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