New Delhi, June 26 -- With India's Ayodhya Ram Mandir embroiled in an alleged donation scam, the country's top temples have begun taking a hard look at their own financial systems, and Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD) is leading the charge.

The trust that manages the iconic Tirupati Balaji temple has approached the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI) to undertake a comprehensive overhaul of its accounting and audit mechanisms. ICAI President Prasanna Kumar D confirmed to ANI that the institute has already begun work on the project, with a target of completing the new framework within 100 days.

"They wanted to improve the accounting system of the temple and take it to the next level. They sought our help," Kumar said. ...