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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.
Prasad E D Appointed as New Chief Priest of Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple Ahead of Annual Pilgrimage Season
Oct 18, 2025 03:29 pm CST
The renowned Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple has appointed Prasad E D from Thrissur as its new chief priest (melsanthi) through traditional selection methods, weeks before the annual Manadalam-Makaravilakku pilgrimage begins. Meanwhile, Manu Namboothiri M G will serve as the chief priest of the nearby Malikappuram shrine. The temple is already witnessing heavy pilgrim crowds with President Draupadi Murmu scheduled to visit on October 22.
Sabarimala Gold Theft Investigation Reveals Elaborate Conspiracy Involving Temple Officials
Oct 17, 2025 08:47 pm CST
A comprehensive investigation into the Sabarimala temple gold theft case has revealed a sophisticated conspiracy involving Unnikrishnan Potti and at least nine officials from the Travancore Devaswom Board. The nine-page remand report details how approximately 2 kg of gold was stolen from sacred temple artifacts in 2019, with evidence pointing to deliberate manipulation of records, forged signatures, and violation of High Court orders in what investigators describe as a "robbery with joint responsibility."
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.
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.
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.
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.