In the sanctum sanctorum of this temple, there lies an imposing idol measuring 18 feet tall made out of 12,008 sacred salagramams brought from Nepal. Over the centuries, the management of this temple has been under the royal family of Travancore.
However, what make this temple truly unique are the unimaginable riches found inside its underground vaults when they were opened on orders given by the Indian Supreme Court in 2011 to assess assets held within them. Gold, jewels and other precious artifacts beyond anyone’s imagination were discovered.
At that time, the treasure was valued at approximately $13 billion and contained, among other things, solid gold idols, bars and diamond-studded crowns, as well as countless precious stones.
The temple’s staggering wealth includes a 1,100-pound (500-kilogram) gold sheaf, an 80-pound (36-kilogram) golden veil and 1,200 gold coin chains studded with precious stones. Many sacks filled with golden objects also bear witness to this fact. The treasure also includes antique silverware along with bronze and brass articles, besides rubies, emeralds, diamonds and more. Moreover, one of the six underground vaults has not been opened, and two more vaults were discovered later on.
Guruvayur Temple
Another popular Hindu temple known for its wealth and religious importance is the Guruvayur Temple in the Thrissur district of Kerala. This shrine is dedicated to Lord Krishna, an eighth incarnation avatar of Vishnu.
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