The Mysterious SEALED Temple Door?

Throughout history, countless individuals have lived and died, leaving behind a wealth of knowledge and secrets. While our ancestors have done their best to pass on as much information as possible, it's naive to think that everything they knew has survived the passage of time. As modern inhabitants of the world, is it our responsibility to rediscover lost secrets? Or were these secrets lost for a reason, buried under the sands of time?

One such ancient secret may be the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple, located in Kerala, India. This temple, which has been devoted to the Hindu faith for centuries, is said to be the wealthiest temple in the world. Its ancient history and incredible wealth make it an intriguing topic for exploration, leaving us to consider the potential value of rediscovering ancient knowledge versus respecting the secrets of the past.

The Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple's beauty alone is enough to leave one in awe with its entire exterior coated in actual gold. This ancient temple is a remarkable masterpiece of architectural styles known as Keralan and Dravidian, commonly seen among Hindu temples in Kerala. But this temple is unique among the rest, mysterious even. Rumors suggest that beneath its fortified walls lies one of the greatest treasures known to mankind.

The history of the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple can be traced back to between 500 B.C. and 300 A.D, as mentioned in various texts from India's Sangam Period of literature. Like every temple within Hinduism, it serves as a place of worship for a specific deity, in this case, Vishnu, embodied by the titular Sri Padmanabha. Among the 108 Vaishnavite shrines in India, it is one of the most significant, its entrance exclusively reserved for Hindus.

While the exact date of the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple's construction remains unknown, its existence dates back centuries, and it's sure to stand for many more. This ancient temple's mysterious and rich history piqued the curiosity of individuals worldwide, awakening the Indiana Jones within us all to bring its secrets to the 21st century.

In 2011, an order from the Indian Supreme Court led to the exploration of the six remaining vaults beneath the temple, revealing what lay hidden for generations. The discovery that shook the world was unimaginable treasure, further cementing the temple's title as the richest in the world. The vaults contained precious stones, metals, and ancient artifacts, but above all, they held gold. Among the treasures found were coins made of gold, dating back to around 200 B.C., golden necklaces and crowns, and even a solid-gold statue of the temple deity, Padmanabha. The estimated value of the treasures found was in the billions of dollars, making it one of the greatest treasures known to man.

The discovery of the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple's treasures may well be one of the most significant treasure finds in history. However, the most intriguing part is that out of the six vaults, only five were completely opened. The remaining vault, called Vault B by the Indian Supreme Court, contains a door that leads to another chamber. Decorated with two carved cobras that serve as a warning to anyone who wants to reveal its secrets. The door has no latch, bolt, or keyhole. The only means of entry is through a ritual performed by a powerful Hindu monk who can chant the Garuda Mantra.

This inner sanctum has been sealed for centuries, leaving its contents a mystery to the rest of the world. Despite the temple's significance to the Travancore royal family, who have custody of the temple, little information is known about the temple's history and its vaults. Even temple officials themselves have limited knowledge of the secrets that it holds, making it one of the most mysterious and fascinating places in the world.

The 2011 Supreme Court order to open the temple's vaults was not just driven by curiosity and the pursuit of treasures. Ananda Padmanabhan, a lawyer from Trivandrum, Kerala, had filed a lawsuit in 2007 accusing the Travancore family of temple mismanagement and using the temple's wealth for their own benefit. Padmanabhan, being well-versed in the history of the temple, knew of the lavishness displayed by the Indian royals who had dedicated their riches to the deity of the temple. In fact, ceremonies were held in which maharajas donated gold of the same weight as their offspring who were approaching adulthood.

With such a rich history, it was important to ensure that the temple's treasures were not being misused, and the Supreme Court order to open the vaults aimed to investigate the temple's wealth and management.

Ananda Padmanabhan's lawsuit was driven by the fear that the rich treasures inside the temple might be misused by the royal family. This led the Indian government to order an inventory of the temple's wealth.

Interestingly, it turns out that the 2011 discovery was not the first attempt by the Indian government to explore the temple vaults. According to a travel guide of Travancore, written by a British author, an unsuccessful attempt was made in 1908 to open the vaults, as they were infested with cobras, and the explorers quickly retreated.

However, in 1931, when the state of Kerala was in dire need of money, another attempt was made, and this time it was successful. At least one of the vaults was opened, and a considerable amount of treasure was found. But it would take another 80 years before the other vaults' treasures were discovered, with Vault B still remaining closed to the outside world.

Currently, the Indian government is still trying to open the sealed door inside Vault B, and the mystery of what lies behind it continues to fascinate people worldwide.

The government's order for another exploration of the remaining vault has been contested by the Travancore royal family and religious devotees. A Devaprasnam ritual was performed to know the deity's wish on the fate of the temple and its treasures. In this ritual, a young boy serves as an instrument through which the deity conveys its wishes and interacts. According to the astrologers who performed the ritual, the deity wishes the treasures not to be disturbed, and the last vault not to be opened, or else untold catastrophic events of apocalyptic proportions will happen.

The legal battle continues in the courts of India. Many people have different opinions on what to do with the treasure found. Some say it should be used to benefit the people of Trivandrum, the city in Kerala where the temple resides. However, religious devotees believe the treasures should not be disturbed and should remain inside the temple grounds. It is a complex issue that involves not only legalities but also religious beliefs and cultural practices.

Religious devotees believe that it is not right for the government to take the temple's wealth. They cite an incident where the government's attempt to inventory the wealth of Christian churches met with severe opposition and was stopped. Therefore, they think it is only fair that the same principle applies to the Padmanabhaswamy temple.

Additionally, since the treasure was given to the deity, it must remain with the deity. In India, deities are considered minors and must have "adults" who will oversee their property. The Travancore family claims that they have the rightful duty to oversee the temple and its treasure.

The fate of the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple remains uncertain as a legal battle continues. The deity of the temple has given his sentiments, but in this modern day and age, where finances are needed to remedy economic problems, practicality may win over religion and superstition.

Whatever decision is made, it has to be the right one, as the whole world is watching. Nobody, especially the people of Kerala, wants an apocalypse on their hands.