Billions Worth' of Treasure Found in Indian Temple


02 July 2011 23:18:03...

http://cdn-wac.emirates247.com/polopoly_fs/1.405461.1309607329!/image/2414730376.jpg

A treasure trove of gold and silver jewelry, coins and precious stones said to be worth billions of dollars has been found in a Hindu temple in southern India, officials said on Saturday.

The valuables have an estimated preliminary worth of over 500 billion rupees ($11.2 billion), said Kerala Chief Secretary K. Jayakumar, catapulting the temple into the league of India's richest temples.

The thousands of necklaces, coins and precious stones have been kept in at least five underground vaults at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple which is renowned for its intricate sculptures.

"We are yet to open one more secret chamber which has not been opened for nearly 140 years," Jayakumar told AFP.

The actual value of the treasure haul can be ascertained only after it is examined by the archaeological department, said Jayakumar.

The temple, dedicated to Hindu lord Vishnu, was built hundreds of years ago by the king of Travancore and donations by devotees have been kept in the temple's vaults since.

A necklace found on Thursday was 18 feet (six metres) long. Thousands of gold coins have also been found.

http://images.focus-news.net/59f7c549ab087cb5137a815801dd0ab7.jpg

Since India achieved independence from Britain in 1947, a trust managed by descendants of the Travancore royal family has controlled the temple.

But India's Supreme Court recently ordered that the temple be managed by the state to ensure the security of valuables at the shrine.

Until now, the Thirupathy temple in southern Andhra Pradesh state was believed to be India's richest temple with offerings from devotees worth 320 billion rupees.

The revelation about the huge riches in the Padmanabhaswamy temple has forced police to sharply step install security cameras and alarms.

Authorities also plan to set up a commando force for security, said Kerala director general of police Jacob Punnoose.

"Now it?s known all over the world that the Padmanabhaswamy temple has jewels worth billions of rupees we have decided to assign it maximum security," Kerala Chief Minister Oommen Chandy told AFP.  Source


E-mail me when people leave their comments –

You need to be a member of Ashtar Command - Spiritual Community to add comments!

Join Ashtar Command - Spiritual Community

Comments

  • If ever India complains of poverty in their country....just tell them WHY DO THEY NOT USE THE WEALTH ACCUMULATED IN THIS TEMPLE....THE RASCALS
  • No places of worship should hoard wealth but have just enough to cover costs like maintenance and the REST MUST BE USED TO HELP THE NEEDY.....Religion should teach you devotion...but not be used for money collections and boast they are wealthy...any extra wealth must go to feed, clothe, educate and free health treatments for the poor
  • I don't even know what to say, but I agree with you Ravinder. I smell greed.

    With this treasure they can help for sure millions of the poorest people in India.

    Maybe they are still stick to their religions?? Disclosure, Now!!

  • Right they have put extra security and alarms ....this must be like the Indian Vatican....they teach you in the Temples to be kind and compassionate and help the needy so why don't they practice what they preach? Rascals
This reply was deleted.

Blog Topics by Tags

  • - (955)

Monthly Archives

Latest Activity

Drekx Omega left a comment on Comment Wall
"Yes, it's a cheeky phallic symbol, floating through space.."
57 minutes ago
AlternateEarth left a comment on Comment Wall
"Drexk-any comments regarding Oumuamua?"
9 hours ago
AlternateEarth left a comment on Comment Wall
"Ollie and Stan are the best! Always will be!"
9 hours ago
Drekx Omega left a comment on Comment Wall
"That's the way, bro...Looks like Movella is now working hard on PS...and earlier Elina came through, to let me know that she had completed that promised YT video, about her further explorations of Iran...My particular interest in that country is…"
11 hours ago
Drekx Omega replied to Drekx Omega's discussion The Soul of Mother Russia Resonates With The Incoming Aquarian Ray - Like Attracts Like
"👍🏻Elina continues to sort out her recorded Iran material and as promised in my last comment, includes that visit to the ancient Persian capital of Persepolis, along with other insights...Worth watching, as most westerners are kept in the dark about…"
13 hours ago
Justin89636 left a comment on Comment Wall
"The more humor the better Drekx. It never gets old seeing or hearing something funny. I watch a lot of comedy shows and movies when I get the chance so I definitely get plenty of laughs in."
13 hours ago
Drekx Omega left a comment on Comment Wall
"One day I'm going to have to make a blog on the healing power of humour....I find that guides, masters, ashramic comrades and lighted ETs, always love to come in, telepathically and with particular empathy, when humour is at the forefront of my…"
14 hours ago
David posted a blog post
                                                                                                     PART ONE                                                                                            THE SON OF MAN"NOS AUTEM GLORIARI OPORTET IN…
15 hours ago
More…