Lord Ayyappa temple
Sabarimala Gold Theft Investigation: Former Temple Official Detained as Conspiracy Widens
Oct 23, 2025 10:47 am CST
Former Sabarimala temple administrator Murari Babu has been detained by investigators for allegedly manipulating records to conceal gold theft from Lord Ayyappa's shrine. The Special Investigation Team reports that approximately 475 grams of gold remain missing in what the Kerala High Court describes as a "well-orchestrated conspiracy" involving multiple officials of the Travancore Devaswom Board since 2019.
Kerala High Court Demands Comprehensive Investigation into Sabarimala Temple Gold Theft Conspiracy
Oct 22, 2025 12:27 am CST
The Kerala High Court has ordered a thorough investigation into the Sabarimala temple gold theft, stating it appears to be part of a broader conspiracy involving Travancore Devaswom Board officials at multiple levels. Court documents reveal approximately 475 grams of temple gold remain unaccounted for after sponsor Unnikrishnan Potti was improperly given custody of gold-plated idols in 2019, with evidence suggesting deliberate mishandling and potential cover-up attempts.
Sabarimala Gold Theft Scandal: 5 Kg Gold Missing From Temple Door Panels During Restoration
Oct 07, 2025 08:20 pm CST
A major controversy has erupted at Kerala's famous Sabarimala temple over allegations that nearly 5 kg of gold disappeared from door panels during restoration work in 2019 and 2025. The scandal involves sponsor Unnikrishnan Potti and the Travancore Devaswom Board, with opposition parties demanding a CBI investigation as discrepancies in weight and documentation raise serious questions about temple treasures.
Gold Plating Controversy at Sabarimala Temple Ignites Political Dispute Between Devaswom Board and Pandalam Palace
Oct 04, 2025 05:36 pm CST
The gold plating work at Kerala's revered Sabarimala temple has become the center of a heated political controversy, with the Travancore Devaswom Board denying allegations of irregularities while the Pandalam Palace demands a comprehensive investigation into possible mishandling of gold panels and violation of established procedures. Key figures include TDB president P.S. Prasanth and contractor Unnikrishnan Potty, with questions raised about gold donations from businessman Vijay Mallya.