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. 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. Among the six chambers in the temple, chamber b is very closely associated with sri padmanabhaswamy. Jun 02, 2017 the sri padmanabhaswamy temple is known to be the richest temple in the world as it is covered in gold. In the 1930s, treasure hunters tried to open the temple, and as soon. The temple shot to fame after treasures worth crores of rupees were found when four vaults of the temple were opened in 20. Expert explains questions of the thiruvananthapuram temples treasures remain a secret. Because the steel door of the chamberb is having two big cobra naaga markngs on it, and the door has no fasteners or latches. Sri padmanabhaswamy temple, located in trivandrum, is an architectural wonder and a magnificent temple.
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. A mysterious and dangerous unsealed ancient vault in india. 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. Dhotis are easily available for rent near the entrance. The padmanabhaswamy temple treasure is a collection of valuable objects including gold thrones, crowns, coins, statues and ornaments, diamonds and other precious stones. Padmanabhaswamy temple history unlocked again, secret doors opened in 2011 the temple treasure was recently opened after court orders. Sree padmanabha swamy temple and the myths of the unopened. One of the 108 divya desams, sree padmanabhaswamy temple is located in thiruvananthapuram, the capital city of kerala. Mystery behind the secret door of sree padmanabhaswamy temple. All the other vaults except vault b have one trillion dollars of treasure hidden inside them. 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. 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. Sc for opening b vault of padmanabhaswamy temple the hindu.
There was extra locks for the door which was not able to be opened. 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. 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. 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. It could contain the largest undiscovered treasure find in the. 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. While the cpi mled ldf government in the state has begun. Why sree padmanabhaswamy temples mysterious vault b should be opened. The shrine is currently run by a trust headed by the royal family of travancore. But adding to the suspense, the examiners found that it was difficult to open the doors which were made with strong iron bars. 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. After the antechamber was opened, justice rajan sustained an injury and the attempt was given up.
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. The ruling family, the temple priests and vedic scholars believe that any. Among the six kallaras or chambers in the temple, bharatakkon kallara chamber b is very closely associated with sri padmanabhaswamy. It is from this depiction of brahma that the padmanabhaswamy temple derives its name. Why sree padmanabhaswamy temples mysterious vault b should. The holy chamber houses an idol of sri padmanabha and many valuables meant to enhance the potency of the principal deity. Chamber b of sri padmanabhaswamy temple will it be ever. 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. This ancient mysterious temple containing six vaults has long been shrouded in mystery. It is dedicated to lord vishnu, one of the gods of the hindu trinity of brahma, shiva and vishnu. The sri padmanabhaswamy temple, in trivandrum, has been amassing gold for centuries. 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. Padmanabhaswamy temple what is the mystery behind the last.
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. 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. 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. 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. The temple has been referred to in the only recorded sangam period of literature between 500 b. What is the secret behind the last door in the anantha. 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.
What is the real mystery behind padmanabhaswamy temples. It is believed that devas and sages devoted to lord balarama reside in k allara b worshipping the lord. According to an ancient legend, there is an ancient curse on those who defile the sacred site. It is also one of the 108 principal divya desams holy abodes in vaishnavism and is glorified in the divya prabandha. Why padmanabhaswamy temples mysterious vault b should be opened.
Why sree padmanabhaswamy temples mysterious vault b. The mystery behind the last door at padmanabhaswamy temple. Padmanabhaswamy temple info, timings, photos, history. Do you know about the mystery of padmanabhaswamy temple.
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. The temple has a strict dress code women are required to wear sarees, mundum neriyathum setmundu, skirt and blouse, or halfsaree. 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. Due to my sheer interest in history,vaishnavism and mechanical engineering i tried to l. Why padmanabhaswamy temples mysterious vault b should be. The mysterious last door at padmanabhaswamy temple archaeology. Apr 14, 2017 among the six kallaras or chambers in the temple, bharatakkon kallara chamber b is very closely associated with sri padmanabhaswamy. The sri padmanabhaswamy temple is known to be the richest temple in the world as it is covered in gold. The influence exerted by this temple over the state and its people as well as on territories far removed from it,spans centuries.
Some stories about the curse behind the padmanabhaswamy temple treasure. The mysterious last door at padmanabhaswamy temple. 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. May 30, 2019 its sri padmanabhaswamy temple in thiruvananthapuram. Jul 21, 2017 why sree padmanabhaswamy temples mysterious vault b should be opened. 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. Perhaps this can cause a trap to be opened or, in the case of chamber b, the aforementioned calamity. 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 and the case of mysterious vault keralas sri padmanabhaswamy temple like all hidden treasure stories, has captured the indias fascination for many years.
What is the mystery behind the last door at padmanabhaswamy. Inside the vaults of temple treasury lies treasure of an estimated one hundred trillion dollars. Vault b should not be opened, it has a secret passage. 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. Secrets of the mysterious sealed door of the ancient. 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. An occurrence in the 1930s raised a lot of questions about the curse being the padmanabhaswamy temple treasure. Men are similarly required to wear mundu or dhoti and go bare in the torso. Padmanabhaswamy temple sree padmanabhaswamy temple is a hindu temple dedicated to lord vishnu located in thiruvananthapuram, india. Padmanabhan opened the book to a chapter on the temple, and read aloud a. Mar 24, 2020 ropes of gold several meters long, napoleonic coins, venetian jewelry, diamond belts, emeralds the size of ostrich eggs, and barrels of golden ricethese are just some of the treasures said to have been hidden within padmanabhaswamy temple. The secret cellar chamber b of sri padmanabhaswamy temple is giving lot of suspense.
Being an expert in the field of vaishnavism and professionally being a mechanical engineer,i have researched heavily in the secret of padmanabhaswamy temple. Padmanabhaswamy temple, thiruvananthapuram, india tourist. 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. There is a temple, padmanabhaswamy temple, in the state of kerala that is the mother of all supernatural sites. 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. Instead the funds of the padmanabhaswamy temple were utilised for the daily upkeep of these temples. When i visited this temple, i just wondered what must have happened to all that centuries old treasure. This temple is one of the wealthiest temples in the country. The secret sealed door of the ancient padmanabhaswamy temple. The massive structure has a staggering 100 feet high gopuram, the main temple tower. These chambers have been named vaults a, b, c, d, e, and f to simplify the process. 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.
On 4 july 2011 the sevenmember expert team tasked with taking stock of the temple assets decided to postpone opening of chamber b. Sri padmanabhaswamy temple treasure, timings, dress code. The excess ornaments in these temples were also transferred to the vaults of the padmanabhaswamy temple. 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. 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. The mysterious sealed door of the ancient padmanabhaswamy. The holy chamber houses a srichakram, an idol of sri padmanabha and many valuables meant to enhance the potency of the principal deity. 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. The mystery of padmanabhaswamy temple timing, history. Two enormous cobras are rumoured to be protecting the innermost hidden chamber. After the ante chamber was opened, justice rajan sustained an injury and the attempt was given up. Padmanabhaswamy temple is positioned in thiruvananthapuram district in the state of kerala, india. 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. Different accounts say that vault b was opened more than seven times in the past.
Aug 19, 20 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. Padmanabhaswamy temple secrets inside temple premises, there are various chambers which are only opened a few times a year. It is dedicated to lord vishnu, one of the gods of. The mysterious sealed door of the ancient padmanabhaswamy temple. 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. Jun 14, 2019 the petition about the padmanabhaswamy temples wealth. The petition about the padmanabhaswamy temples wealth. No one knows what lies inside the padmanabhaswamy temple and its secret chamber b. Anantha padmanabhaswamy temple is located in thiruvananthapuram, kerala, india. 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. Temple sources state the vaults under contention, vaults a and b, were never opened, as there was no need to do so. Besides its amazing riches, there are other mysteries within it that make it stand out from. Sri padmanabhaswamy temple in trivandrum kerala india.
It is also one of the 108 principal divya desams holy abodes in vaishnavism and. The mysterious sealed temple door no one can open beyond. Padmanabhaswamy temple treasure worlds richest mystery. Embellished in goldplated covering, the temple is opened only to hindu followers. What is more intriguing is the secret door behind the chamber b that is forbidden to open by human efforts. 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. Its sri padmanabhaswamy temple in thiruvananthapuram. Chamber b of sri padmanabhaswamy temple will it be ever opened. But insufferable dangers may also be lurking for those who dare to open the temples mysterious sealed door. When the vault b was opened in 1931 seventynine years ago, long before the latest discovery of phenomenal treasures in the sree padmanabhaswami temple in thiruvananthapuram, at least one of the several vaults of the temple had been opened and an inventory made of the precious objects found inside. Located in thiruvananthapuram, kerala, india, this ancient temple features 8 underground vaults out of which only 5 have been opened and explored.
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