Information Minister Milind Naik stated in the legislative assembly today that the expenses of the festival worked out to Rs 8.34 crore, but the figure would reach Rs 12-13 crore, after all the bills were paid.

He was responding to a question tabled by former Chief Minister and Congress legislator Digambar Kamat.

Naik also said that he would seek a detailed report from ESG, the nodal agency for the festival, on the expenses.

"All the agencies which have submitted their bills would be paid within a few days," he said.

On the other hand, sponsorships for the annual festival fetched Rs 36.26 lakh last year, he added.