In ancient times, the kings who ruled the kingdoms provided money for the temple. Provides funding for temple maintenance, staff salaries, and other needs. Some land was also allotted for this purpose. They took all the necessary steps for the maintenance of the temples. But never looked for income from the temple. Did not interfere in the management of the temple. The entire management of the temple was under the control of charitable organizations.
But, the current situation is not like that. Governments are running on revenue from the temple. And, the government is in charge of the management of the temple! Governments are giving temple management positions to the politically unemployed belonging to their party and appeasing them.
This policy needs to change. Until then, think before you put your gifts in the hundi when you go to the temple. If the same money is donated to the poor at least the virtue comes. Because human service is Madhava service. It is better to support the poor than to feed corrupt political parties.
In my view, do not put money in the temple hundi which is under the purview of the revenue department. Give the same money to the poor or donate to inns. Use it for things that are good for the community.