Meet the Ex-Army Officer Who Donated ₹4 Crore Property to a Temple After Being Humiliated by His Own Daughters

In a world where most people fight over wealth, one man walked away from it all—with his head held high and his faith stronger than ever.

S. Vijayan, a 65-year-old retired Indian Army soldier from a quiet village in Tamil Nadu, made a decision that shocked his family, stunned temple authorities, and left the nation speechless. After years of emotional neglect and humiliation from his own daughters, he donated his entire property—worth a staggering ₹4 crore—to the Arulmigu Renugambal Amman Temple.

Yes, you read that right. He gave everything he had… to God.

Vijayan served the nation in uniform, dedicating his life to protect others. But after retirement, the real battle began—within the walls of his own home.

Separated from his wife and isolated by his married daughters, Vijayan found himself battling loneliness and disrespect. Despite his sacrifices, his daughters allegedly pressured him to hand over his assets and ignored him during times of need—even for daily expenses.

For a man who had faced bullets for the nation, this emotional warfare was the deepest wound of all.

But instead of succumbing to bitterness, Vijayan turned to someone who had never abandoned him—Renugambal Amman, the temple deity he had worshipped since childhood.

On June 24, during the temple’s regular bi-monthly donation box inspection, officials found something far more valuable than coins—original property documents worth ₹4 crore. One for a single-storey house and plot near the temple (₹3 crore), and another for land worth ₹1 crore.

Accompanying them was a handwritten note from Vijayan:

“I have made this decision willingly. My children have insulted me even when I needed help for daily expenses.”

This wasn’t an impulsive act. It was the result of years of silent suffering. For a man trained to never back down, this was not surrender—it was a message. A message that self-respect is worth more than wealth, and that when people fail you, faith never does.

Temple officials, shocked by the gesture, are currently working with the HR&CE Department to legally transfer the property. As per law, merely placing documents in a donation box isn’t enough—the donation has to be legally registered. But Vijayan has already declared that he will do so without hesitation.

“This is my final offering to the goddess who stood by me when no one else did,” he said, with the resolute tone of a soldier who knows his mission.

Predictably, his family is now scrambling to reverse the donation. But it's too late.

Vijayan has made up his mind—and it's rock solid like the jawans he once led.

No amount of emotional blackmail can undo the strength of a man who’s been broken and rebuilt by life.

The Ultimate Lesson

This is not just the story of one man. It’s a mirror for society.

• To children who forget the sacrifices of their parents.
• To elders suffering in silence.
• To those equating love with money.
• And to every person who has been disrespected by their own family.

Vijayan didn’t lose everything. He reclaimed something even more powerful—his pride, his peace, and his purpose.

He didn’t raise a voice.
He didn’t go to court.
He walked into the temple, folded his hands—and gave it all to God.

In doing so, he didn’t just donate property. He donated a legacy of courage, self-respect, and spiritual strength.

Sometimes the bravest thing you can do is walk away—not with anger, but with faith.

Jai Hind. Jai Vijayan.