Travancore Royals Deny Missing Valuables Allegations at Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple

The Travancore royal family has dismissed accusations regarding missing valuables at Kerala's Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple. Family member Aditya Varma asserted all items are accounted for and criticized a police report suggesting otherwise. A government investigation has been initiated to address alleged security lapses and verify asset security.

The Travancore royal family has dismissed accusations of missing valuables at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala. Aditya Varma, representing the royal family, stated that every alleged missing item is actually present near the temple's main idol, Anantha Padmanabhaswamy.

Varma criticized the police report that suggested temples' valuables were misplaced, questioning its accuracy as no administrative officials or Kerala Police were aware of these claims. He revealed that independent verification confirmed all items are intact. Letters are being dispatched to top state officials to ascertain the incident's truth.

Additionally, Varma disputed reports of security failures and misuse of royal entry paths, emphasizing that pathways designated for the royal family remain secure. Despite these assurances, state authorities have decided to proceed with a formal investigation into the situation and security measures.

The temple’s committee affirmed that a thorough internal audit confirmed the diamond jewelry said to be missing was found in its rightful place. The committee reassures that all valuables, including gold coins and jewels, are carefully cataloged and accounted for, refuting any claims of security breaches.

The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, overseen by both central and state authorities, is renowned as one of India’s wealthiest temples, famous for its hidden treasures unveiled by a court-mandated inventory check in 2011.