Gold Rush @Religious Places

The Sai Baba Sansthan Trust at Shirdi has made elaborate plans to Prepare a Golden Chariot to Carry Sai Baba's deity for a unpecedented amount.The Chariot will of course be made out of the proceeds/donations made by the Public and would be a centre of attraction for all the Pilgrims visiting this holy Place.The throne which has been enacted for keeping Sai's statue too is made of Gold.
Sai baba who resided in a dilapidated Mosque till his death n 1918, wore tattered clothes and roamed the Villages seeking alms for his sustenance.It is well known that he was completely at ease with both Hindu & Muslim Cultures and knew all the scriptures associated with it.He gained popularity with the Common man as he easily mingled with them and preached the Path of righteousness.
It seems that Simplicity & Greatness associated with Sai Baba died with him and he left behind a great legacy amongst a few who built this temple in his memory and a few who are trying till date to create an artificial aura with ample touch of Gold,Silver & Platinum raised from devotees who think that by donating a substantial sum/wealth would Cleanse them of any sins committed during their life time.
Its a sad thing that most of the temples in India have become commercialised structures including the one @ Tirupati (where the Congress Party is the trustee)and where its income runs into several Crores of rupees,most of which is siphoned off by unscrupulous People in the Trust in the guise of helping the poor & the needy.
When nearly 1/5th of our Population fail in their attempt to secure 2 square meals a day what is the need for Sculpturing thrones & chariots of Gold? The same amount Could have been invested for eradicating Child Labour,Providing Free education to the downtrodden,Preventing female infanticide,Providing Health care n remote tribal areas ...the list is endless...
The wealth is there for all to see but the utilisation is always for for non yielding and unrealistic or illogical ventures.