Being an expert in the field of vaishnavism and professionally being a mechanical engineer,i have researched heavily in the secret of padmanabhaswamy temple. It is also one of the 108 principal divya desams holy abodes in vaishnavism and. Why padmanabhaswamy temples mysterious vault b should be. A mysterious and dangerous unsealed ancient vault in india. Many seniors and older devotees of the area also believe that opening of the secret vault of the padmanabhaswamy temple will invoke massive floods in the area. Why sree padmanabhaswamy temples mysterious vault b.
Sri padmanabhaswamy temple is a main temple in kerala located in trivandrum city. 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. What is the real mystery behind padmanabhaswamy temples. It is from this depiction of brahma that the padmanabhaswamy temple derives its name. We cover history, women, indias freedom movement and contemporary topics. The influence exerted by this temple over the state and its people as well as on territories far removed from it, spans centuries. Treasure found at sree padmanabhaswamy makes it the richest temple in the world. Due to my sheer interest in history,vaishnavism and mechanical engineering i tried to l. While vault b has been unopened over centuries, a was possibly opened in the 1930s, and vaults c to f have been opened from time to time.
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. According to the epics, it is believed that balarama had visited the temple and bathed in the temple pond before giving offerings. Vaultb of shree padmanabhaswamy temple has been opened. 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. India has a rich history and glory in temples constructed in ancient times. Padmanabhaswamy temple treasure worlds richest mystery. About the book lauded as one of the one hundred and eight great centres of vaishnava worship in bharatha varsha, sree padmanabha swamy temple is a treasurehouse of art and architecture as well. The padmanabhaswamy temple is located in thiruvananthapuram popularly known as trivandrum, the capital of the state of kerala in india.
Embellished in goldplated covering, the temple is opened only to hindu followers. The sree padmanabhaswamy temple, which is a mahakshethra, is one of the 108 divya desams in india. The two priests of the temple, the periya nambi and the thekkedathu nambi, are the custodians of the. 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. Anantha padmanabha swamy sixth vault opened youtube. Vaults cf haven been opened periodically, while a was opened in 2011 upon supreme courts. Real mystery behind anantha padmanabha swamy 6th door secrets. This mystery about the opening of vault b is therefore still doing the rounds. The royal family, however, has claimed that on these occasions, only the anteroom of.
Vault b should not be opened, it has a secret passage. The temple shot to fame after treasures worth crores of rupees were found when four vaults of the temple were opened in 20. Sri padmanabhaswamy temple in trivandrum kerala india. Temple sources state the vaults under contention, vaults a and b, were never opened, as there was no need to do so. Gateway to vault b, padmanabhaswamy temple, 800 ad. 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. According to an ancient legend, there is an ancient curse on those who defile the sacred site. Sri padmanabhaswamy temple richest temple in the world.
There stands a tall temple in capital of kerala, mother of all super nature sites, sree padmanabhaswamy temple. Mysteries around padmanabhaswamy temple life and its. The battle for custodianship of the sree padmanabhaswamy. Reports in the hindu, and accounts provided in a book, detail how at least one vault at the sree padmanabhaswamy temple was opened. The fault in vault b sri padmanabhaswamy temple became the centre of global attention when it was discovered nearly a decade ago that its secret underground chambers contained gold and diamonds. Will the mysterious vault b of the sree padmanabha swamy temple in thiruvananthapuram be opened. 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. The mysterious door of the ancient padmanabhaswamy temple is protected by two massive cobras painted on it and has no bolts, latches or any other means of entry. Travancore royal family to tnm travancore royal family maintains secret vault in. The mystery of padmanabhaswamy temple timing, history.
Kamats potpourri is a website on the history and culture of india. The sri padmanabhaswamy temple in trivandrum has been amassing gold for. Expert explains questions of the thiruvananthapuram temples treasures remain a secret. The temple is a mix of keralite and tamil temple architecture. 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. Why padmanabhaswamy temples mysterious vault b should be opened.
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. Treasure found at sree padmanabhaswamy makes it the. Has vault b of the sri padmanabha swami temple been opened. Vault b is the most intriguing of the six vaults in the temple, with so much mystique surrounding it. There is no entry fee but if you want to get special pooja done, there are different pooja packages available. The sri padmanabhaswamy temple, in trivandrum, has been amassing gold for centuries. Reports in the hindu, and accounts provided in a book, detail how at least one vault at the sree padmanabhaswamy temple was opened decades ago. Then in midjuly, before the locksmith came, the royal family got an injunction from the supreme court against opening vault b. While vault b has been unopened over centuries, a was possibly opened in the 1930s, and vaults c to f have been opened from time to time over recent years. A chamber that has forever been shrouded in mystery, may soon be unlocked if.
According to legend, treasure was sealed in the temple vaults, and. Valut b among the six vaults in the temple, vault nilavara b is very closely associated with lord sree padmanabha and is not part of the temple treasury. The influence exerted by this temple over the state and its people as well as on territories far removed from it,spans centuries. Are there any books about the padmanabhaswamy temple mystery. The origin of the padmanabhaswamy temple located in thiruvananthapuram, kerala, india is lost in antiquity. This ancient mysterious temple containing six vaults has long been shrouded in mystery. Mysteries of padmanabhaswamy temple times of india. Sri padmanabhaswamy temple treasure, timings, dress code. Why sree padmanabhaswamy temples mysterious vault b should be opened. Will the secret vault in one of indias richest temples be. There is a strict dress code visitors need to adhere to.
The name thiruvananthapuram which means the city of lord ananta is an indication of the temples deep connection with the city. Padmanabhaswamy temple padmanabhaswamy temple, located in trivandrum, dedicated to lord vishnu should definitely be on your places to see in trivandrum list. When i visited this temple, i just wondered what must have happened to all that centuries old treasure. Mystery behind the secret door of sree padmanabhaswamy temple.
Padmanabhan opened the book to a chapter on the temple, and read. Padmanabhaswamy temple the lost history channel tktc. The two priests of the temple, the periya nambi and the thekkedathu nambi, are the custodians of the four vaults, c to f, which are opened periodically. The mysterious sealed door of the ancient padmanabhaswamy. That leads in to a mercenary attack and treasure heist in the vaults of. Although it was being said that vault b had not been opened, it was reported by rai that according to the temple records, the vault had been opened two times in 1990 and then five times in 2002. Venugopal was reading from a book titled travancore. On the orders of maharaja sri chithira thirunal balarama varma, the outermost antechamber.
Legend has it that the temple was built on the first day of kali yuga at least five thousand years ago. 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. From these, five of the vaults have been opened, but there is this one secret vault that still remains unopened till date. Be it about the secret vault or the unimaginable amount of treasure in the form of gold and silver, this temple has.
The petition about the padmanabhaswamy temples wealth. The battle for custodianship of the sree padmanabhaswamy temple. The temple is always in news for various mysteries associated with it. 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. Kerala, located in southern peninsular india, is known for divine spirit and faith it seems that every state in india has a mysterious place to call its own. Men should wear a dhoti or mundu while women should wear a. The treasure vaults at the sree padmanabhaswamy temple remind me of the troves inside the pyramids in egypt. Secrets of the mysterious sealed door of the ancient. The sri padmanabhaswamy temple, in trivandrum, has been amassing gold for. The secret sealed door of the ancient padmanabhaswamy temple. The sree padmanabhaswamy temple has six vaults named a, b, c, d, e and f. It was said that any attempts top open the mysterious vault b with manmade technology will result in catastrophes that will occur in and around the temple.
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