Padmanabhaswamy temple row: Will implement SC decision on opening vault 'B', says Kerala govt
7 years, 8 months ago

Padmanabhaswamy temple row: Will implement SC decision on opening vault 'B', says Kerala govt

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Kerala government on Monday made it clear that it would implement whatever decision the Supreme Court took on opening vault ‘B’ of Padmanabhaswamy temple. Thiruvananthapuram: The Kerala government on Monday made it clear that it would implement whatever decision the Supreme Court took on opening vault ‘B’ of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple. The sprawling Padmanabhaswamy temple, an architectural splendour in granite, was rebuilt in its present form in the 18th century by the Travancore royals, who ruled southern Kerala and some adjoining parts of Tamil Nadu before the integration of the princely state with the Indian Union in 1947. Even after the country achieved independence, the Padmanabhaswamy temple continued to be governed by a trust controlled by the erstwhile royal family, for whom Lord Padmanabha is the family deity.

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Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple Facing Unprecedented Financial Crisis; Govt Aid Needed : Administrative Committee To Supreme Court
3 years, 6 months ago

Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple Facing Unprecedented Financial Crisis; Govt Aid Needed : Administrative Committee To Supreme Court

Live Law  

The iconic Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple at Thiruvananthapuram is facing unprecedented financial crisis and is unable to meet the monthly expenses due to the pandemic crisis, its Administrative Committee has told the Supreme Court.The report submitted by the head of the Administrative Committee - the District Judge of Thiruvananthapuram P Krishnakumar -stated that though the temple requested. The iconic Sree …

Supreme Court upholds management rights of former royal family
4 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court upholds management rights of former royal family

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court has upheld the right of the erstwhile royal family of Travancore to “manage and administer” the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram with its immense riches. Writ petition by Marthanda Varma But as the Division Bench of the Kerala High Court explained in a January 31, 2011, order, “public resentment started when the last ruler’s brother., who took …

Padmanabha Swamy Temple : Administrative/Advisory Committees To Consider Whether 'Kallara B' Should Be Opened; SC Refuses To Decide Controversial Issue
4 years, 8 months ago

Padmanabha Swamy Temple : Administrative/Advisory Committees To Consider Whether 'Kallara B' Should Be Opened; SC Refuses To Decide Controversial Issue

Live Law  

In its judgment in the Padmanabhaswamy Temple case, the Supreme Court refused to go into the controversial issue whether Kallara B in the temple needs to be opened. The court left the matter open for the Administrative Committee and the Advisory Committee to consider whether Kallara B is to be opened for the purpose of inventorization. " The High Court …

SC upholds Travancore royal family's rights in administration of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
4 years, 8 months ago

SC upholds Travancore royal family's rights in administration of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Firstpost  

The matter regarding the administration and management of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple has been pending in the apex court for the last nine years In a major relief for the Travancore royal family, the Supreme Court on Monday upheld their rights in the administration of the historic Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala. The matter regarding the administration and management of …

Travancore Royal Family reacts to SC's verdict on Padmanabha Swamy Temple | Watch
4 years, 8 months ago

Travancore Royal Family reacts to SC's verdict on Padmanabha Swamy Temple | Watch

India TV News  

Travancore Royal Family on Monday said they regard Supreme Court's today's decision to upholds the right of their family in administration of the famous and one India's richest Sree Padmanabha Swami Temple, as a blessing. Speaking on top court's verdict, Maharani Thirunal Gowri Parvathi Bayi said, "We regard today's Supreme Court verdict as a blessing not just for us but …

Supreme Court verdict upholds Travancore royal family's rights over Padmanabhaswamy Temple
4 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court verdict upholds Travancore royal family's rights over Padmanabhaswamy Temple

Op India  

The Supreme Court of India has ruled against the Kerala government’s attempt to bring the historic Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram under its control. The apex court overturned the 2011 judgment of Kerala High Court that granted the power to the state government to take control of the temple, its management and assets. We're looking forward to reading the full …

One of India's richest, Padmanabha Swamy Temple rights to remain with Travancore Royal Family
4 years, 8 months ago

One of India's richest, Padmanabha Swamy Temple rights to remain with Travancore Royal Family

India TV News  

The Supreme Court on Monday upholds the assets rights of Travancore royal family in the administration of one of India's richest, Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple, at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala. The top court has set aside the 2011 verdict of the Kerala High Court which had directed the state government to set up a trust to take control of management and …

SC upholds right of erstwhile Travancore royal family in administration of Kerala’s Padmanabhaswamy Temple
4 years, 8 months ago

SC upholds right of erstwhile Travancore royal family in administration of Kerala’s Padmanabhaswamy Temple

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Monday held that the erstwhile Travancore royal family is the “human ministrant” or the shebait of the properties belonging to Sri Padmanabha, chief deity of the famed and fabulously rich Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple in Kerala. In fact, the Kerala High Court, in 2011, directed the State to take over the temple and exhibit its treasures for …

Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple : SC Upholds 'Shebait' Rights Of Erstwhile Royal Family Of Travancore; Hands Over Temple Administration To Committee
4 years, 8 months ago

Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple : SC Upholds 'Shebait' Rights Of Erstwhile Royal Family Of Travancore; Hands Over Temple Administration To Committee

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Monday upheld the rights of erstwhile royal family of Travancore in the administration of Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple at Thiruvananthapuram.Allowing the appeal filed by members of the Travancore family, the top court reversed the finding of the High Court of Kerala that the rights of family ceased to exist with the death of the last ruler …

Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple Management Dispute : Background & Timeline
4 years, 8 months ago

Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple Management Dispute : Background & Timeline

Live Law  

The Padmanabhaswamy temple is a Hindu temple located in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, the presiding deity of which is Padmanabhaswamy enshrined in the "Anantha Shayana" posture.As the Supreme Court is set to pronounce the judgment in the case relating to Padmanabha Swamy Temple administration dispute tomorrow, this piece intends to throw light on the history of the temple and. The last Ruler …

In numbers: the story behind Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple vaults
7 years, 8 months ago

In numbers: the story behind Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple vaults

The Hindu  

The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple has six vaults named A, B, C, D, E and F. Vaults C-F haven been opened periodically, while A was opened in 2011 upon Supreme Court's orders. “They are extremely concerned something may happen to them.” The lawyer then read to the bemused judges from a 1933 book on Travancore that recounted how a 1908 attempt …

Padmanabhaswamy temple row: Debate rages on in Kerala whether to open mystical vault 'B' of Hindu shrine
7 years, 8 months ago

Padmanabhaswamy temple row: Debate rages on in Kerala whether to open mystical vault 'B' of Hindu shrine

Firstpost  

With the Supreme Court being told that the vault ‘B’ of the historic Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, one of the richest shrines in the country, should be opened, a debate has taken flight in Kerala over the matter. Thiruvananthapuram: With the Supreme Court being told that the vault ‘B’ of the historic Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, one of the richest shrines in …

Padmanabhaswamy temple vault was opened seven times: Vinod Rai
10 years, 7 months ago

Padmanabhaswamy temple vault was opened seven times: Vinod Rai

The Hindu  

A status report filed by the former Comptroller and Auditor General Vinod Rai in the Supreme Court on the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple reveals ïncomplete records maintained on the weight and purity of the temple’s gold and silver valuables, no financial control of the custody and use of precious articles and slack maintenance of temple assets’ register. Mr. Rai’s report follows …

SC order marks a crucial turn in temple history
10 years, 11 months ago

SC order marks a crucial turn in temple history

The Hindu  

The interim order of the Supreme Court in the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple case that virtually decontrolled the shrine from the erstwhile Travancore royal family marks clean break from the past. Lord Padmanabha is the family deity of Travancore royal house, and since 18th century the princes of the lineage had ruled most of south Kerala and adjoining parts of Tamil …

With intrigue and drama, Kerala temple treasure opens today
13 years, 1 month ago

With intrigue and drama, Kerala temple treasure opens today

Firstpost  

The mystery over the “treasure trove” of the Padmanabhaswami Temple in Thiruvananthapuram is back in the city with the Supreme Court appointed expert committee beginning its evaluation of the temple assets this morning. The mystery over the “treasure trove” of the eighth century Padmanabhaswami Temple in Thiruvananthapuram is back in the city with the Supreme Court appointed expert committee beginning …

SC Defers Decision On Opening Vault B Of Padmanabhaswamy Temple
13 years, 6 months ago

SC Defers Decision On Opening Vault B Of Padmanabhaswamy Temple

India TV News  

New Delhi, Sep 22: The Supreme Court today said the vault ‘B' of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple will be opened only after substantial work regarding documentation and preservation of assets unearthed from other ‘kalaras' of the shrine is completed. A bench headed by justice R V Raveendran turned down the plea of an expert committee to hand over the security …

Supreme Court appoints two panels on Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple issue
13 years, 8 months ago

Supreme Court appoints two panels on Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple issue

The Hindu  

The Supreme Court on Thursday appointed two committees —one with five members and the other with three — which will decide on the security, inventory, preservation and opening of kallara B in the Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram. Patnaik was passing an interim order on the appeals filed by the head of the erstwhile royal family of Travancore, Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda …

SC stays opening of Padmanabhaswamy Temple vaults
13 years, 8 months ago

SC stays opening of Padmanabhaswamy Temple vaults

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The Supreme Court today barred the seven-member committee from opening vaults of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. New Delhi: The Supreme Court today barred the seven-member committee from opening vaults of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, which according to various estimates contains wealth worth over Rs 1 lakh crore. A bench of justices R V Raveendran and A K Patnaik …

SC Delays Opening Of Padmanabhaswamy Temple Vaults
13 years, 8 months ago

SC Delays Opening Of Padmanabhaswamy Temple Vaults

India TV News  

New Delhi, Jul 8 : The Supreme Court today restrained the seven-member committee from opening vaults of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, which according to various estimates contains wealth worth over Rs one lakh crore. A bench of justices R V Raveendran and A K Patnaik asked the petitioner Raja Marthanda Varma, erstwhile Prince of Travancore, and the Kerala …

Kerala Temple's Last Secret Vault To Be Opened Today
13 years, 8 months ago

Kerala Temple's Last Secret Vault To Be Opened Today

India TV News  

Thiruvananthapuram, Jul 8 : The seven-member panel appointed by the Supreme Court is expected to meet here on Friday to decide on opening the the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple's vault ‘B'. If the court panel insists on opening vault ‘B' by any means, we will break the doors that are made of iron and wood,'' said temple executive officer Hari Kumar. …

Temple Treasures Belong To Royal Family: Kanchi Shankaracharya
13 years, 8 months ago

Temple Treasures Belong To Royal Family: Kanchi Shankaracharya

India TV News  

Kanchipuram, Jul 6: The huge treasures found in Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram were the “exclusive property” of Travancore royal family that dedicated their kingdom to the presiding deity of the temple, Kanchi Sankaracharya Jayendra Saraswathi said on Tuesday. “For long the erstwhile royal family was the custodian of the temple and they dedicted their kingdom to Lord Sree Padmanabhaswamy.The …

Secret Cellars Of Padmanabhaswamy Temple Opened For Inventory
13 years, 8 months ago

Secret Cellars Of Padmanabhaswamy Temple Opened For Inventory

India TV News  

Thiruvananthapuram, Jun 27 : Four of the six underground inner chambers at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple here, where priceless jewels and articles of rare antiquity are believed to have been stored, were opened this morning in the presence of two former judges of Kerala High Court. The cellars, remaining closed for several decades, were ordered to be opened by the …

Court order on takeover of Padmanabhaswamy Temple
14 years, 1 month ago

Court order on takeover of Padmanabhaswamy Temple

The Hindu  

A Division Bench of the Kerala High Court on Monday directed the State government to immediately take steps to constitute a body corporate or trust or any other authority on the lines of the Guruvayur Devaswom to take over control of the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, its assets and management. The court also disposed of the writ petition filed by Uthradam …

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