Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram, the richest Temple/Religious Centre in the World.

[ajithv]

Source : Metro Manorama

[ajithv]

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court has decided to appoint a team of experts by next Friday to suggest valuation, safe keeping and security of the wealth found in Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthpuram.

The apex court said that decision on opening of other vaults can be taken later.

It said the Rs 1 crore given by the state for security is not enough.

Rare jewels, stone-studded crowns, heaps of gold and silver coins, idols and gold, silver and brass platters and lamps, whose value is estimated at nearly Rs one lakh crore, has been found in the temple.

The treasure makes it one of the richest temples in the country.

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[ajithv]

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court today reserved its interim orders on the question of permitting inventory, videography and providing fool proof security to the estimated over Rs 1.50 lac crore wealth unearthed from chambers of the famed Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram.

A bench of justices R V Raveendran and A K Patnaik felt that the massive wealth was perhaps at a "risk" in view of the widespread publicity given about it in the media.

The apex court took on record the affidavit filed by the state government and various other parties giving their suggestions for proper maintenance and upkeep of the temple.

Significantly, the Kerala government asserted that the entire wealth found at the shrine belonged exclusively to the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and no body can lay claim on it.

The state government said that it has put in place a security apparatus with an Additional Director General of Police-rank officer monitoring the situation through a 24-hour control room set up for the purpose. It was spending Rs 1 crore on security measures every month.

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[sudheeshnairs]

One doubt, whether everybody, non hindus also allowed entry inside the Temple? I doubt!

Some temples do have strict rules which deny entry to non hindus,(No restriction for Sikhs, Budhists, Jains etc ) like Guruvayoor temple.

Originally Posted by ajithv

Source : Metro Manorama

[RajeshVR]

Originally Posted by sudheeshnairs

One doubt, whether everybody, non hindus also allowed entry inside the Temple? I doubt!

Some temples do have strict rules which deny entry to non hindus,(No restriction for Sikhs, Budhists, Jains etc ) like Guruvayoor temple.

Sudheshji, Entry into Sreepadmanabhaswami temple is only for hindus !

Non Hindus are not allowed inside temple.They can only watch from outside.
So I think police also from hindu religion.
Also there is a dress code for those who enter inside the temple

These poor guys looks like on the queue! They will not know until they reach the temple after long time. In view of the international hype I think there should be clear instructions for visitors.

[sanjupalayat]

Originally Posted by sudheeshnairs

One doubt, whether everybody, non hindus also allowed entry inside the Temple? I doubt!

Some temples do have strict rules which deny entry to non hindus,(No restriction for Sikhs, Budhists, Jains etc ) like Guruvayoor temple.

Temples under Zamorin including Guruvayoor don't allow non Hindus inside. That's the case of Malabar and there exist a strict dress code to enter these temples.

[sudheeshnairs]

Originally Posted by RajeshVR

Sudheshji, Entry into Sreepadmanabhaswami temple is only for hindus !.

OK, I knew it, wanted to confirm it Was wondering when saw those foriegners in the queue.

Originally Posted by RajeshVR

Also there is a dress code for those who enter inside the temple

Ya, I have gone only a couple of times since you have to go in a Mundu. And AFAIK, the practice was that you cannot have trousers and then put on a mundu over it.

Anyway I like it, it should be like that only. I felt like going to a bygone era inside the temple. The rituals/practices should be strict.

[sanjupalayat]

Originally Posted by sudheeshnairs

OK, I knew it, wanted to confirm it Was wondering when saw those foriegners in the queue.



Ya, I have gone only a couple of times since you have to go in a Mundu. And AFAIK, the practice was that you cannot have trousers and then put on a mundu over it.

Anyway I like it, it should be like that only. I felt like going to a bygone era inside the temple. The rituals/practices should be strict.

Does other temples in Trivandrum allows us to enter without mundu? Its really strict over here.

[Xeno Axe]

Originally Posted by sanjupalayat

Does other temples in Trivandrum allows us to enter without mundu? Its really strict over here.

Don't know exactly Sanju bhai..... I think most of the temples here allows us to enter without mundu. Sarkara Devi temple in Chrayinkil which is an important temple in the district allows people without mundu. But wearing shirts or T shirts is not allowed. Same with Varkala Janardhana swamy temple. Also, not only Hindus, anyone can enter these temples.

[Kumar.R]

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Additional Security arrangements needed @ d temple.. also more funds 4 d purpose - said the Supreme Court

[Kumar.R]

I'm sorry.. above one was a repetition.

But, after this many number of days, proper checking could be seen only today at the temple.. again.. huge rush of devotees today..!

[Ajit Devan]

http://www.ananthasayanam.org/

[DileepKS]

I have a question.

Does anyone know why there are TWO separate representation in SC, one from HH Uthradom Thirunal and another from HH Mulam Thirunal in the court? Is there a difference of opinion in the palace (which is unbelievable). What is the reason? Any idea/speculation?

[akhilesh murukan]

Originally Posted by sanjupalayat

Does other temples in Trivandrum allows us to enter without mundu? Its really strict over here.

Pazhavangadi temple also has the mundu only,no shirt rule.
This rules should be left alone and also strictly enforced without giving any ears to the so called modernists who want to change the rules.

[Kumar.R]

No.. Pazhavangadi temple dont follow the 'mundu only rule', but 'no shirt rule' is there. As custom, we go 'in mundu' to the temples.

I also strongly feel that the customs & traditions of the temple should be strictly followed. Lots of 'Rules' to be followed at Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple, and you can see every one interestingly following such Rules inside the temple. Not to forget.. he is our King.

[kirantvm]

Originally Posted by DileepKS

I have a question.

Does anyone know why there are TWO separate representation in SC, one from HH Uthradom Thirunal and another from HH Mulam Thirunal in the court? Is there a difference of opinion in the palace (which is unbelievable). What is the reason? Any idea/speculation?

Initialy sundar rajan filed petetion against Marthanda varma which is in charge of temple . Mulam thirunal joined the case after requesting with supreme court . He is representing travancore royal family as Uthradam thirunal representing Temple. Thing is he is the next avakashi so he want to be a part of it ..i think ..as now he cant join with temple authority formaly rt..

[DileepKS]

Thanx for the explanation, kiran. So, Uthradom Thirunal represents the Temple in the capacity of Trustee, and Mulam Thirunal represents the Family, probably to avoid allegation of conflict of interest. Makes sense.

[DileepKS]

When I visited the temple a few decades ago, we had to wear mundu (not just wrap it over trousers), remove the shirt, and tie the 'anga vastram' (a towel, ie thorth) around the waist. It was not permitted to put the thorth on the shoulder, like one normally does. Is it the same these days?

Temples here in Ernakulam permits trousers, but no shirt. I have a strict freshly laundered (ie unused after washing) mundu and no shirt rule in any temple.

[ajithv]

Flow of Non-Keralites Continues to Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple,Thiruvananthapuram



Source : Kerala Kaumudi

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Source : Kerala Kaumudi



Source : Malayala Manorama



Source : Metro Vaartha

NEW DELHI: The Supreme Court on Thursday reserved its orders to consider the issues of videographing the huge inventory and providing foolproof security to the estimated Rs 1.50 lakh crore wealth taken out from the five vaults of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram.

A Bench comprising Justice R V Raveendran and Justice A K Patnaik said that the huge wealth which was found inside the temple could be at a risk because of the huge publicity given about it through newspapers and TV channels.

The Bench perused the affidavit filed by the State Government and the other parties which gave their views on the issue, especially for the proper upkeep and maintenance of the temple.

The state government stated in its affidavit that the wealth found inside the temple belonged exclusively to the presiding deity Lord Padmanabhaswamy and nobody has any claim over it.

The Government averred that it has put in place a security mechanism with an Additional DirectorGeneral of Police to monitor the situation roundtheclock with a control room exclusively for monitoring the movements around and inside the temple. An amount of Rs 1 crore will be spent in this regard every month, the state government said. The erstwhile prince requested the Bench not to pass orders for public display of the treasure discovered from the five secret chambers of the shrine.

The chambers ought not to have been opened as this has resulted in unwarranted publicity and endangered the security of the temple. With the result, plans need to be drawn up for the foolproof security of the temple, the prince felt.

Moving the wealth of the Lord to a place outside the temple for its exhibition as directed by the High Court needs to be reconsidered, the state government felt.

However, the state clearly stated in its affidavit that neither the state nor any individual has any right whatsoever over the wealth and opposed the High Court's directive for the display of the wealth at a public place. The gold ornaments, precious stones, coins and other objects of high value found in the cellars of the temple belong to the temple. Nobody can lay claim over them, it added.

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