What is the history of Padmanabha temple?

The Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple was built in the 16th Century by the kings who ruled over the then kingdom of Travancore. Local legends say the Travancore kings sealed immense riches within the thick stone walls and vaults of the temple.

Who is the founder of Padmanabha temple?

Maharaja Marthanda Varma
Historians say the temple dates back to the 8th century but the present structure was built in the 18th century by the then Travancore Maharaja Marthanda Varma.

What is the significance of Padmanabhaswamy temple?

Across the world, the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is renowned for its beauty and grandeur. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it is one of the 108 sacred Vishnu temples or ‘Divya Deshams’ in India. The great King of Travancore, Marthanda Varma is said to have done the renovation work that we see today.

What is the secret of Padmanabhaswamy temple?

Padmanabhaswamy Temple, one of the richest shrines in the world, has 6 underground vaults called Vault A, Vault B, Vault C, Vault D, Vault E and Vault F. These vaults are also called chambers, which are full of royal treasure worth in billions. Padmanabha Swamy Temple has chambers that consist of royal treasure.

What is the history of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple?

It is one of the prime centres of worship for Vaishnavites- the sect in Hinduism which regards Vishnu as the Supreme God. The Padmanabhaswamy temple history tells us about its origin that a sage residing near the Ananthapuram Temple, prayed to Lord Vishnu with great devotion.

Where is Shri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy temple located?

Shri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy temple is located in the East fort at Pazhavangadi of Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. This is the temple of Lord Shri Vishnu which is an ancient structure that was even visited by Balarama, according to Srimad Bhagavatam. This temple also has references in Epics and Puranas like Skanda Purana and Padma Purana.

What was found in the vaults of Padmanabha Swamy?

Vault A and B of the Padmanabha Swamy temple contains exotic treasure including gold worth billions of rupees. The Chamber A of the temple was opened in June 2011 and found that it was containing treasures worth Rs 1 lakh crore. Vault B has not been opened yet.

Is there a royal treasure in Padmanabha Swamy temple?

Padmanabha Swamy Temple has chambers that consist of royal treasure. The Supreme Court on Monday said the Travancore Royal Family has the management right over historic Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Kerala, one of the richest shrines, holding that the rule of “heritability must get attached to a right of Shebait” of the temple.