The Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Padmanabhaswamy Temple, a photo by ceegraphics on Flickr.

The Padmanabhaswamy Temple has become the most richest temples in India with the value of its hidden treasures being more than Rs.90,000 crores/-

This secret was revealed on 2nd of July 2011 by a group of officials from the Supreme Court who were ordered to inspect the various chambers inside the temple. The valuables include gold, jewels, rubies, emeralds, 18th century Napoleonic era coins, gold idol of Mahavishnu etc.

The second wealthiest temple in India is Tirumala Venkateswara Temple which maintained the first status till this news broke up.

The current temple was constructed in the 18th century in the Dravidian style architecture.

The temple is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, and is maintained by the erstwhile Travancore Royal Family, and located within the East Fort in the city of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala state, South India. The temple is considered to be one of 108 Holy Abodes.

Relevant links

http://in.reuters.com/article/2011/07/04/idINIndia-58068620110704

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Padmanabhaswamy_Temple

http://www.sreepadmanabhaswamytemple.com/