What happened to the treasure of Padmanabhaswamy Temple?
Over recent years, they have been opened at least eight times every year, and some of the contents stored in them are routinely taken out for use on special ceremonial occasions such as temple festivals, and are deposited back after use.
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What happened to the treasure of Padmanabhaswamy Temple?
Over recent years, they have been opened at least eight times every year, and some of the contents stored in them are routinely taken out for use on special ceremonial occasions such as temple festivals, and are deposited back after use.
Who is Lord Kubera?
Kubera (Sanskrit: कुबेर) also known as Kuvera, Kuber or Kuberan, is the god of wealth and the god-king of the semi-divine Yakshas in Hindu culture. He is regarded as the regent of the North (Dik-pala), and a protector of the world (Lokapala).
Where is Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple situated?
Situated in Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, South India, Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu. The principal deity, Padmanabhaswamy, is enshrined in the ‘Anantha-sayanam’ yogic posture (in the eternal sleep of Yoga-Nidra on the serpent god Anantha).
Why is Padmanabhaswamy Temple so famous in Kerala?
So, having forged Travancore and become ruler of south Kerala, the Rajah decided to secure legitimacy. And for this, the Padmanabhaswamy temple was critical. As a site of worship, it is over 1,000 years old, with origin myths featuring a Dalit woman, a sage, and a divine child.
What will happen to Thiruvananthapuram temple after death of Travancore ruler?
Monday’s division bench ruling by justices UU Lalit and Indu Malhotra has approved a committee under the Thiruvananthapuram district judge to oversee the administration of the temple going forward. It also underlined that the death of the Travancore ruler who signed the Covenant does not affect Shebayatship of the erstwhile royal family.
Will Kerala Govt abide by Supreme Court’s decision on Travancore temple?
Whatever decision the Supreme Court has taken, the government will abide by it.” The verdict of the top court has reversed the 2011 judgment of the Kerala High Court which had asked the state government to take over the administration of the temple from a trust governed by the members of the Travancore royal family.
