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103 Ancient Gold Coins Discovered During Renovation of Historic Tamil Nadu Sivan Temple
Nov 04, 2025 09:32 pm CST
Workers renovating an ancient Sivan temple near Javvadu hills in Tiruvannamalai uncovered a remarkable archaeological treasure of 103 gold coins dating back to the Chola era. The coins were found in a mud pot during sanctum sanctorum renovations at the temple believed to have been built during the reign of Rajaraja Cholan III. Officials from the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department are now investigating the historical significance of this valuable discovery.
SIT Files First Report in Sabarimala Temple Gold Theft Investigation to Kerala High Court
Oct 21, 2025 11:15 pm CST
The Special Investigation Team probing the Sabarimala temple gold theft case has submitted its first sealed report to the Kerala High Court. The investigation follows the unauthorized removal of gold-plated copper claddings from guardian deity idols and the sanctum sanctorum, with 10 individuals including sponsor Unnikrishnan Potty now facing criminal charges.