Kerala temple controversy
Former Temple Board President Arrested in Sabarimala Gold Heist Investigation: A Deep Dive into Kerala's Temple Controversy
Nov 21, 2025 09:36 pm CST
Kerala's Special Investigation Team has arrested former Travancore Devaswom Board president A Padmakumar in connection with the Sabarimala gold heist case. The controversy involves alleged misappropriation of gold donated by industrialist Vijay Mallya for the temple's sanctum sanctorum. This arrest marks a significant development in the investigation, challenging the ruling party's claims of non-involvement in the temple theft scandal.
Sabarimala Gold Heist Investigation: Former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner Detained As Political Tensions Rise
Nov 08, 2025 10:13 am CST
The Sabarimala temple gold theft case has intensified with former Thiruvabharanam Commissioner K.S. Baiju remanded to custody until November 21. Investigators allege Baiju misrepresented gold-plated artifacts as copper in official documents, enabling their theft. As the Special Investigation Team expands its probe, political tensions are escalating across Kerala, with BJP launching a signature campaign seeking Prime Minister's intervention while Congress plans a 'Secretariat March' to protest government handling of the case. The controversy gains significance as the annual pilgrimage season approaches and local elections loom.
Kerala Temple Controversy: Missing Gold and Ivory at Guruvayur Following Sabarimala Theft Scandal
Oct 22, 2025 01:15 pm CST
Following gold theft allegations at Kerala's Sabarimala temple, a 2019 audit report reveals similar concerns at the ancient Guruvayur temple with gold, ivory, and other valuables marked as "missing." The report documents improper handling protocols, unaccounted donations, and a Rs 79 lakh loss related to a gold scheme, raising questions about temple management while the Kerala High Court pursues investigations into both prominent religious institutions.
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.
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.