Kerala High Court probe
The Mysterious Journey of Sabarimala's Gold Door: From Temple to Actor's Home and Back
Oct 10, 2025 04:45 pm CST
An NDTV investigation has uncovered an alarming chain of custody for Sabarimala temple's sacred gold-clad door panels, which disappeared for 39 days in 2019 and returned with 4.54kg less gold. The panels visited multiple locations including actor Jayaram's home before returning to the temple, triggering a High Court-ordered investigation and political controversy in Kerala. Originally donated by businessman Vijay Mallya in 1998, the case has raised serious questions about temple artifact management and potential misappropriation of precious metals.
Kerala Assembly Erupts in Chaos Over Sabarimala Temple Gold Plating Scandal: SIT Probe Ordered
Oct 06, 2025 03:29 pm CST
Kerala's political landscape has been shaken by allegations of missing gold from Sabarimala Temple's sacred idols. Opposition members disrupted Assembly proceedings demanding resignations of key officials, while the Kerala High Court has ordered a Special Investigation Team to probe the controversial gold-plating project that began in 2019. This developing scandal has heightened political tensions months before upcoming elections.