India, Feb. 7 -- A heartfelt letter written by a young boy to Goddess Maa Taratarini has touched devotees and become a subject of widespread discussion after it was found in the donation hundi of the revered temple in Ganjam district.

The letter was discovered during routine counting of offerings at the shrine, conducted in the presence of temple administration officials and police personnel. Along with cash donations and gold and silver ornaments, the handwritten note, written in blue ink on white paper, drew immediate attention.

In the letter, the child poured out the pain and worries of his family and made an earnest appeal to the presiding deity. Beyond expressing sorrow, he sought education and wisdom, prayed for the well-being of ...