All the other vaults except vault b have one trillion dollars of treasure hidden inside them. Anantha padmanabhaswamy temple is located in thiruvananthapuram, kerala, india. This ancient mysterious temple containing six vaults has long been shrouded in mystery. In the 1930s, treasure hunters tried to open the temple, and as soon. Jul 21, 2017 why sree padmanabhaswamy temples mysterious vault b should be opened. An occurrence in the 1930s raised a lot of questions about the curse being the padmanabhaswamy temple treasure.
It is also one of the 108 principal divya desams holy abodes in vaishnavism and. The excess ornaments in these temples were also transferred to the vaults of the padmanabhaswamy temple. Among the six chambers in the temple, chamber b is very closely associated with sri padmanabhaswamy. The padmanabhaswamy temple treasure is a collection of valuable objects including gold thrones, crowns, coins, statues and ornaments, diamonds and other precious stones. There was extra locks for the door which was not able to be opened. But adding to the suspense, the examiners found that it was difficult to open the doors which were made with strong iron bars.
The temple has a strict dress code women are required to wear sarees, mundum neriyathum setmundu, skirt and blouse, or halfsaree. The royal family said that many legends were attached to the temple and that chamber b has a model of a snake on the main door and opening it could be a bad omen. Sc for opening b vault of padmanabhaswamy temple the hindu. Because the steel door of the chamberb is having two big cobra naaga markngs on it, and the door has no fasteners or latches.
The mysterious last door at padmanabhaswamy temple. The secret sealed door of the ancient padmanabhaswamy temple. Mystery behind the secret door of sree padmanabhaswamy temple. Instead the funds of the padmanabhaswamy temple were utilised for the daily upkeep of these temples. On entering vault a, the team found an empty, dusty room in which they discovered a hatch in the floor and steps leading to an underground chamber containing the wealth. It is dedicated to lord vishnu, one of the gods of the hindu trinity of brahma, shiva and vishnu. One of the 108 divya desams, sree padmanabhaswamy temple is located in thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of kerala. Padmanabhaswamy temple sree padmanabhaswamy temple is a hindu temple dedicated to lord vishnu located in thiruvananthapuram, india. The mystery behind the last door at padmanabhaswamy temple. What is the mystery behind the last door at padmanabhaswamy. The padmanabhaswamy temple is located in thiruvananthapuram, kerala, india and its home to eight ancient underground vaults of which only five have been opened to date. Sundararajan a retired ips of the 1964 cadre and, moreover, one who had been part of pm indira gandhis security staff became concerned about the wealth of the temple after members of the travancore royal family claimed ownership of the temple. Inside the vaults of temple treasury lies treasure of an estimated one hundred trillion dollars.
It is believed that devas and sages devoted to lord balarama reside in k allara b worshipping the lord. Vault b should not be opened, it has a secret passage. The shrine is currently run by a trust headed by the royal family of travancore. Sevenmember team will consult with some more experts on july 8, 2011 and a then they may take the final decision on opening of chamber b. The sri padmanabhaswamy temple is known to be the richest temple in the world as it is covered in gold. When i visited this temple, i just wondered what must have happened to all that centuries old treasure. Why sree padmanabhaswamy temples mysterious vault b should. Padmanabhaswamy temple info, timings, photos, history. Perhaps this can cause a trap to be opened or, in the case of chamber b, the aforementioned calamity.
Sep 23, 2017 the supreme court on tuesday advised its amicus curiae and senior advocate gopal subramanium to discuss the opening of kallara b of the padmanabhaswamy temple in thiruvananthapuram with the royal. The team of astrologers, which conducted a fourday devaprasnam at sree padmanabhaswamy temple here, has concluded that the unopened underground vault at the temple was inextricably linked to th. Lauded as one of the one hundred eight great centers of vaishnava worship in bharata varsham,sree padmanabha swamy temple is a treasurehouse of art and architecture as well. It could contain the largest undiscovered treasure find in the. Anantha padmanabhaswamy temple although has been existing since centuries, it came to lime light only in the year 2011, when the supreme court ordered the opening the 6 secret chambers in the temple. Padmanabhaswamy temple, thiruvananthapuram, india tourist. The mysterious sealed door of the ancient padmanabhaswamy. According to an ancient legend, there is an ancient curse on those who defile the sacred site. What is more intriguing is the secret door behind the chamber b that is forbidden to open by human efforts. Lying within thiruvananthapuram, in kerala, india, is a grand structure known as padmanabhaswamy temple, with the name derived from the word padmanabha, meaning one emerging from the lotus. It is dedicated to lord vishnu, one of the gods of. Different accounts say that vault b was opened more than seven times in the past.
Temple sources state the vaults under contention, vaults a and b, were never opened, as there was no need to do so. Mar 05, 2018 anantha padmanabhaswamy temple although has been existing since centuries, it came to lime light only in the year 2011, when the supreme court ordered the opening the 6 secret chambers in the temple. Padmanabhaswamy temple is positioned in thiruvananthapuram district in the state of kerala, india. A secret temple chamber beyond vault b is told to have thick walls made of solid gold and it is where the mystery really exists. Aug 30, 2017 the temple shot to fame after treasures worth crores of rupees were found when four vaults of the temple were opened in 20. The holy chamber houses a srichakram, an idol of sri padmanabha and many valuables meant to enhance the potency of the principal deity. Why sree padmanabhaswamy temples mysterious vault b should be opened. Among the six kallaras or chambers in the temple, bharatakkon kallara chamber b is very closely associated with sri padmanabhaswamy. Apr 14, 2017 among the six kallaras or chambers in the temple, bharatakkon kallara chamber b is very closely associated with sri padmanabhaswamy.
The ruling family, the temple priests and vedic scholars believe that any. A four day asthamangala devaprasnam performed on august 2011 declared chamber b of padmanabhaswamy temple as a forbidden zone. Sree padmanabhaswamy temple is a hindu temple dedicated to lord vishnu located in thiruvananthapuram, india. It is believed that the secret chamber was sealed with the naga bandhampaasam by the siddha purushas who lived during the reign of king marthandavarma in the 16th century ad. Secrets of the mysterious sealed door of the ancient.
Sri padmanabhaswamy temple treasure, timings, dress code. The mystery of padmanabhaswamy temple timing, history. It is from this depiction of brahma that the padmanabhaswamy temple derives its name. Vault b, a chamber said to contain mysterious treasures remains closed even as other vaults in the temple were opened to take stock of the inventory as per directions of the supreme court. No one has chanted the garuda mantra correctly up to this day, and the order of the supreme court against opening chamber b still stands. Chamber b of sri padmanabhaswamy temple will it be ever opened.
After the ante chamber was opened, justice rajan sustained an injury and the attempt was given up. Padmanabhaswamy temple and the case of mysterious vault keralas sri padmanabhaswamy temple like all hidden treasure stories, has captured the indias fascination for many years. Jun 02, 2017 the sri padmanabhaswamy temple is known to be the richest temple in the world as it is covered in gold. Aug 16, 2016 sree padmanabha swamy temple and the myths of the unopened vault b the travancore royal family had staunchly opposed the opening of vault b that is rumored to house many treasures. Why sree padmanabhaswamy temples mysterious vault b. The petition about the padmanabhaswamy temples wealth. Why padmanabhaswamy temples mysterious vault b should be opened. The supreme court appointed amicus curiae in the sree padmanabhaswamy temple case, gopal subramanium, today said he would seek the opinion of all concerned on opening of the shrines vault b, the. Of course, it is an abode of holiness and divinity par excellence, but the underbelly of the temple is home to a mysteryridden chamber with a majorly spooky backstory. It is said to house unimaginable wealth, and can only be entered by a high level sadhu familiar with the knowledge of chanting a special garuda mantra. Sri padmanabhaswamy temple in trivandrum kerala india. The sri padmanabhaswamy temple, in trivandrum, has been amassing gold for centuries.
What is the secret behind the last door in the anantha. The influence exerted by this temple over the state and its people as well as on territories far removed from it,spans centuries. The story of the padmanabhaswamy temple and it secret ancient treasures, reminds us of ali baba and the forty thieves or an indiana jones movie. The secret cellar chamber b of sri padmanabhaswamy temple is giving lot of suspense. Sree padmanabha swamy temple and the myths of the unopened vault b the travancore royal family had staunchly opposed the opening of vault b that is rumored to house many treasures. Padmanabhaswamy temple secrets inside temple premises, there are various chambers which are only opened a few times a year. That they failed to open chamber b is misleading, because it was not like they tried every technology and failed miraculously, though the vault inside the anteroom at chamber b was found to be much more stron. Nov, 2015 a secret temple chamber beyond vault b is told to have thick walls made of solid gold and it is where the mystery really exists. A mysterious and dangerous unsealed ancient vault in india. On 4 july 2011 the sevenmember expert team tasked with taking stock of the temple assets decided to postpone opening of chamber b. Padmanabhaswamy temple treasure worlds richest mystery. Being an expert in the field of vaishnavism and professionally being a mechanical engineer,i have researched heavily in the secret of padmanabhaswamy temple.
Padmanabhan opened the book to a chapter on the temple, and read aloud a. Sri padmanabhaswamy temple, located in trivandrum, is an architectural wonder and a magnificent temple. Due to my sheer interest in history,vaishnavism and mechanical engineering i tried to l. The mysterious sealed door of the ancient padmanabhaswamy temple.
The massive structure has a staggering 100 feet high gopuram, the main temple tower. Besides its amazing riches, there are other mysteries within it that make it stand out from. Dating back to at least the 6th century and steadily renovated throughout the 16th century by the kings of the travancore royal family, it is one of. This chamber is sealed with an iron door with the image of a cobra on it and it has not been opened, due to the belief opening it would result in much misfortune. Some stories about the curse behind the padmanabhaswamy temple treasure. Located in thiruvananthapuram, kerala, india, this ancient temple features 8 underground vaults out of which only 5 have been opened and explored. It is said to house unimaginable wealth, and can only be entered by a high level sadhus familiar with the knowledge of chanting a garuda mantra. There is a temple, padmanabhaswamy temple, in the state of kerala that is the mother of all supernatural sites. Embellished in goldplated covering, the temple is opened only to hindu followers.
Chamber b of sri padmanabhaswamy temple will it be ever. Padmanabhaswamy temple what is the mystery behind the last. In june 2011, the supreme court directed the authorities from the archaeology department and the fire services, to open the secret chambers of the temple for inspection of the items kept inside. Why padmanabhaswamy temples mysterious vault b should be. It was discovered in some of the subterranean vaults of the shree padmanabhaswamy temple in thiruvananthapuram the indian state of kerala, when five of its six vaults were. Two enormous cobras are rumoured to be protecting the innermost hidden chamber. The mysterious last door at padmanabhaswamy temple archaeology. Dhotis are easily available for rent near the entrance. Aug 12, 2011 the team of astrologers, which conducted a fourday devaprasnam at sree padmanabhaswamy temple here, has concluded that the unopened underground vault at the temple was inextricably linked to th. No one knows what lies inside the padmanabhaswamy temple and its secret chamber b.
The mysterious sealed temple door no one can open beyond. It is also one of the 108 principal divya desams holy abodes in vaishnavism and is glorified in the divya prabandha. Padmanabhaswamy temple history unlocked again, secret doors opened in 2011 the temple treasure was recently opened after court orders. Jun 14, 2019 the petition about the padmanabhaswamy temples wealth. This temple is one of the wealthiest temples in the country. These chambers have been named vaults a, b, c, d, e, and f to simplify the process. Dating back to at least the 6th century and steadily renovated throughout the 16th century by the kings of the travancore royal family, it is one of the 108. Do you know about the mystery of padmanabhaswamy temple.
The supreme court on tuesday advised its amicus curiae and senior advocate gopal subramanium to discuss the opening of kallara b of the padmanabhaswamy temple in thiruvananthapuram with the royal. But insufferable dangers may also be lurking for those who dare to open the temples mysterious sealed door. Mar 11, 2020 the story of the padmanabhaswamy temple and it secret ancient treasures, reminds us of ali baba and the forty thieves or an indiana jones movie. Men are similarly required to wear mundu or dhoti and go bare in the torso. It is said that miscreants were trying to break into vault b and were attacked by a hoard of snakes that appeared out of nowhere. Its sri padmanabhaswamy temple in thiruvananthapuram. What is the real mystery behind padmanabhaswamy temples. The temple shot to fame after treasures worth crores of rupees were found when four vaults of the temple were opened in 20. While the cpi mled ldf government in the state has begun.
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