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Indian cricketers offer prayers at Padmanabhaswamy temple

Indian cricketers offer prayers at Padmanabhaswamy temple

Rediff.com15 Jan 2023

The third ODI, a day-night match, will be held on Sunday at the Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.

President Pranab @ Padmanabhaswamy temple

President Pranab @ Padmanabhaswamy temple

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

The President asked many questions on the treasure found in the temple, however, he wasn't shown the actual treasure since it's sealed under a Supreme Court order. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com, who accompanied the President, reports from Thiruvananthapuram.

Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple wealth being stolen?

Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple wealth being stolen?

Rediff.com19 Apr 2014

There are "serious lapses" in management of Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple and the invaluable wealth its underground vaults contain, according to a report submitted in Supreme Court by the amicus curiae that favoured a direction for scientific audit of the treasure.

President seeks blessings at Padmanabhaswamy temple

President seeks blessings at Padmanabhaswamy temple

Rediff.com19 Jul 2014

The President asked many questions on the treasure found in the temple, however, he wasn't shown the actual treasure since it's sealed under a Supreme Court order. Sheela Bhatt/Rediff.com, who accompanied the President, reports from Thiruvananthapuram.

PIX: Coach Shastri, Dhawan, Umesh pray at Padmanabhaswamy Temple!

PIX: Coach Shastri, Dhawan, Umesh pray at Padmanabhaswamy Temple!

Rediff.com31 Oct 2018

Team India coach Ravi Shastri, along with Shikhar Dhawan and Umesh Yadav, offered prayers at the Padmanabhaswamy Temple, in Thiruvananthapuram, on Wednesday.

Rs 90,000 cr in Padmanabhaswamy temple. What next?

Rs 90,000 cr in Padmanabhaswamy temple. What next?

Rediff.com4 Jul 2011

As the treasure chests open in Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, debate sparks on how to safeguard the treasure considering its immense historical and cultural values

SC bars opening of Padmanabhaswamy Temple vaults

SC bars opening of Padmanabhaswamy Temple vaults

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

The Supreme Court on Friday restrained the seven-member committee from opening vaults of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, which according to various estimates contains wealth worth over Rs 1 lakh crore.

Padmanabhaswamy temple shut till Oct 15 after staff tests positive

Padmanabhaswamy temple shut till Oct 15 after staff tests positive

Rediff.com9 Oct 2020

According to the temple authorities, daily poojas will be held by Tantris but devotees will not be allowed inside the temple till October 15.

Troubled saga of the super-rich Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Troubled saga of the super-rich Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Rediff.com25 Apr 2014

The interim order of the Supreme Court in the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple case that virtually de-controlled the shrine from the erstwhile Travancore royal family marks clean break from the past.

Padmanabhaswamy temple's plea for audit exemption rejected

Padmanabhaswamy temple's plea for audit exemption rejected

Rediff.com22 Sep 2021

The Supreme Court on Wednesday declined a plea filed by Padmanabhaswamy Temple Trust seeking to exempt it from the audit of 25 years as ordered by the top court last year.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple not getting enough money: SC told

Padmanabhaswamy Temple not getting enough money: SC told

Rediff.com17 Sep 2021

'Rs 1.25 crore is the monthly expense we are able to hardly get 60-70 lakh rupees therefore we have sought certain directions,' the temple told SC.

SC upholds rights of Travancore royals over Padmanabhaswamy temple

SC upholds rights of Travancore royals over Padmanabhaswamy temple

Rediff.com13 Jul 2020

The SC set aside the 2011 verdict of the Kerala high court which had directed the state to set up a trust to take control of management and assets of the historic Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple.

Women can now enter Padmanabhaswamy temple in salwar kameez

Women can now enter Padmanabhaswamy temple in salwar kameez

Rediff.com29 Nov 2016

But richest Hindu temple in the world will not permit jeans, tights and such dress.

'Make way for Chetta': Surya lights up Samson's return

'Make way for Chetta': Surya lights up Samson's return

Rediff.com30 Jan 2026

Suryakumar Yadav lightens India's arrival in Thiruvananthapuram with playful banter as Sanju Samson returns home ahead of the final T20I against New Zealand.

Singer Yesudas allowed to pray at Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Singer Yesudas allowed to pray at Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Rediff.com19 Sep 2017

According to custom, only believers of Hinduism are permitted entry at the temple, a major pilgrim centre and tourist attraction in the southern part of the country.

Thiruvananthapuram airport to shut for 4 hours for temple procession

Thiruvananthapuram airport to shut for 4 hours for temple procession

Rediff.com8 Apr 2025

Thiruvananthapuram International Airport will be closed for over four hours on April 11 to facilitate the "Painkuni Arattu" procession of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The procession, which involves taking the temple idols to Shangumugham Beach for a ritual bath, crosses the airport runway. The airport will be closed from 4.45 pm to 9 pm on April 11. This tradition dates back centuries and continues even after the airport's establishment in 1932. Flights will be rescheduled during this period.

Caring for Kadiki

Caring for Kadiki

Rediff.com23 Aug 2025

Glimpses from India and around the world that will make you smile and cry.

Shashi Tharoor says he was not allowed into temple with PM Modi

Shashi Tharoor says he was not allowed into temple with PM Modi

Rediff.com16 Jan 2019

Attacking the PM Modi over alleged ignorance of local leaders, Tharoor said, "It seems that under the BJP even God must serve a political purpose and members of other parties must not be allowed to worship in the prime ministerial presence."

10-day Ganeshotsav begins in Maharashtra

10-day Ganeshotsav begins in Maharashtra

Rediff.com27 Aug 2025

The 10-day Ganesh festival has begun in Maharashtra, with devotees welcoming Lord Ganesha into their homes and public pandals. The state government has declared the celebrations a state festival for the first time.

'Kerala temple treasures belong to royal family'

'Kerala temple treasures belong to royal family'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

The huge treasures found in Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram were the "exclusive property" of Travancore royal family that dedicated their kingdom to the presiding deity of the temple, Kanchi Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi said on Tuesday.

PHOTOS: India's richest temples

PHOTOS: India's richest temples

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Spread over almost each and every part, the temples reflect the devotion of the followers of the Hindu faith. And their devotion often reflects in the balance sheets of temple trusts.

'Treasure belongs to the temple and nobody else'

'Treasure belongs to the temple and nobody else'

Rediff.com12 Jul 2011

In this interview to rediff.com's Shobha Warrier, Professor MG Sashibhushan goes back centuries to trace how the riches reached the erstwhile Travancore Royal family and the Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple.

'For God's sake, stop digging up temple treasures'

'For God's sake, stop digging up temple treasures'

Rediff.com5 Jul 2011

R Vaidyanathan, a professor of finance at Indian Institute of Management-Bengaluru, tells Vicky Nanjappa why the time is just not right to reveal details of the temple's treasures.

Experts count the vast treasure of Kerala temple

Experts count the vast treasure of Kerala temple

Rediff.com20 Feb 2012

The process of valuation of the treasures found at the Sri Padmanabhaswami Temple at Thiruvananthapuram will officially commence from February 20. M Velayudhan Nair, coordinator of the experts committee appointed by the Supreme Court, on Thursday said that apart from the members of the committee, three additional experts will participate in the valuation process.Trial valuation has already commenced on Thursday and the results of this would be informed to the apex court.

Supreme Court to decide on temple treasure: Chandy

Supreme Court to decide on temple treasure: Chandy

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Stating that the temple is a pride of Kerala, Oommen Chandy said, "It is the duty of the state and society to preserve the wealth." However, it was for the apex court to take a final decision on the matter, he added

Don't open 'vault B' of Padmanabha temple: SC

Don't open 'vault B' of Padmanabha temple: SC

Rediff.com22 Sep 2011

The Supreme Court on Thursday said the vault 'B' of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple will be opened only after substantial work regarding documentation and preservation of assets unearthed from other 'kalaras' (vaults) of the shrine is completed.

No interview on Kerala temple treasures, orders SC

No interview on Kerala temple treasures, orders SC

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

The court also barred the observer, supervising the unearthing of the temple's treasure, from giving any interview about the process, saying the matter is related to the state.

Magician promises to reveal temple vault secrets

Magician promises to reveal temple vault secrets

Rediff.com25 Aug 2011

Noted magician Samraj has offered to reveal the invaluable contents of the unopened vault of the famed Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple if the Supreme Court allowed him to do so.

Do terrorists attack temples for the money?

Do terrorists attack temples for the money?

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

Will the revelation that Rs 90,000 crore lies at the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, given birth to more Ghaznis and Ghoris? History would show at that point of time these emperors looted temples since they were rich.

A Hot Summer Ain't Monkey Business

A Hot Summer Ain't Monkey Business

Rediff.com10 May 2023

Yeh Hai India: Capturing Events And Moods Across Our Incredible Country.

Trivandrum airport to halt flights for 'God's passage'

Trivandrum airport to halt flights for 'God's passage'

Rediff.com1 Nov 2022

The airport has been stopping operations and rescheduling flights twice in every year for decades to enable the bi-annual centuries-old ceremonial procession of the famous Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram to pass through the runway.

Kerala sanctions Rs 1.54 crore for temple security

Kerala sanctions Rs 1.54 crore for temple security

Rediff.com26 Aug 2011

The Kerala government has sanctioned Rs.1.54 crore to purchase modern cameras and other equipment to strengthen security at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, where a huge treasure trove was found recently.

What to do with treasures found in Kerala temple?

What to do with treasures found in Kerala temple?

Rediff.com8 Jul 2011

A national religious council should manage temples and places of historical and cultural relevance to the followers of all Indian religions, says Pramod Kumar Buravalli.

How much EXACTLY is Kerala temple treasure worth?

How much EXACTLY is Kerala temple treasure worth?

Rediff.com14 Feb 2012

The process of valuation of the treasures found at the Sri Padmanabhaswami Temple at Thiruvananthapuram will officially commence from February 20. M Velayudhan Nair, coordinator of the experts committee appointed by the Supreme Court, on Thursday said that apart from the members of the committee, three additional experts will participate in the valuation process.Trial valuation has already commenced on Thursday and the results of this would be informed to the apex court.

'Build a world-class museum near Padmanabha Swamy temple'

'Build a world-class museum near Padmanabha Swamy temple'

Rediff.com18 Jul 2011

Malayankil Gopalakrishnan, a former journalist and a member of the Archives Advisory Council of Kerala has studied and researched the history of Thiruvananthapuram.

Rs 90,000 crore found in Kerala temple belongs to Lord Vishnu

Rs 90,000 crore found in Kerala temple belongs to Lord Vishnu

Rediff.com6 Jul 2011

The Supreme Court on Wednesday appointed a curator to look after the Rs 90,000 crore wealth found at the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Speculations have been rife on what will be the eventual fate of the wealth -- whether it will be used for charitable purposes or remain with the temple authorities.

SC appoints panel to supervise Kerala temple work

SC appoints panel to supervise Kerala temple work

Rediff.com21 Jul 2011

The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed a five-member expert committee to supervise the unearthing and preservation of assets of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala. The committee will be headed by Director General of National Museum C V Ananda Bose and will also consist of representatives of the Archaeological Survey of India and the Reserve Bank of India.

'It's a misnomer to call temple assets a treasure'

'It's a misnomer to call temple assets a treasure'

Rediff.com13 Jul 2011

Since the treasure at Thiruvananthapuram's Sree Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple has been discovered the value of the riches and what should be done with it has become the talk of the town. But little attention has been paid to the rich history and culture of the state that these valuables reveal, says P J Cherian, director, Kerala Council for Historical Research and the director of the archaeological excavations at Pattanam in Ernakulam district.

'Kerala temple treasure may blow up into a controversy'

'Kerala temple treasure may blow up into a controversy'

Rediff.com7 Jul 2011

Questions and speculations continue to haunt the Rs 90,000 crore treasure trove found in the secret cellars of the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram continues to dominate the headlines.

Rs 90,000 CRORE: Value of Kerala temple treasure!

Rs 90,000 CRORE: Value of Kerala temple treasure!

Rediff.com3 Jul 2011

The exercise which began on June 27 to assess the value of the articles has been undertaken by a seven-member panel of observers, including two former High Court judges. It will continue on Monday after a day's breather.