The Secrets of Padmanabhaswamy Temple

₹2500 Crores & Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram

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The estimated worth of Padmanabhaswamy temple is ₹25 billion ($500 million)

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It is considered to be one of the oldest and most important temples of India

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There are 6 underground vaults called Vault A, Vault B, Vault C, Vault D, Vault E, & Vault F

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All but Vault B was opened in 2011 upon Supreme Court order

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Unthinkable wealth was found underneath the temple

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The treasure consisted of gold coins, crowns, statues, ornaments, diamonds, and many other precious stones.

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Chambers A and B contain unusual gold treasures.

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C and D consist of gold and silver jewellery, while E and F have utensils used for temple rituals.

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Vault B remained untouched because of the belief that it would invite misfortune

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It is believed that Vault B is protected by a whimsical vampire named Kanjirottu Yakshi

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Read about the spiritual powers protecting the Vault B. Swipe up the link below

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