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.