Serpent-Cursed Vault B: Trillion-Dollar Treasure Remains Sealed at Padmanabhaswamy Temple

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Moneycontrol•08-01-2026, 12:46
Serpent-Cursed Vault B: Trillion-Dollar Treasure Remains Sealed at Padmanabhaswamy Temple
- •Vault B at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Thiruvananthapuram, holds a rumored trillion-dollar treasure but remains sealed due to religious beliefs and a Supreme Court injunction.
- •Other vaults opened in 2011 revealed immense wealth, including gold idols, thrones, ancient coins, and precious stones, making it the largest temple treasure ever discovered.
- •The Travancore royal family obtained a Supreme Court injunction in 2011, citing an astrological ritual (Ashtamangala Devaprasnam) warning against opening Vault B.
- •In 2020, the Supreme Court upheld the royal family's right to manage the temple and refused permission to open Vault B, respecting religious faith and sentiments.
- •Despite recent calls to revisit the decision, the vault's fate remains uncertain, symbolizing how faith and tradition often outweigh fortune in India.
Why It Matters: Faith and tradition keep the trillion-dollar Vault B at Padmanabhaswamy Temple sealed despite immense curiosity.
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