Sri Anantha Padmanabhaswamy Temple is one an ancient Lord Vishnu Temple situated in the heart of Thiruvananthapuram – the capital of Kerala. One of the 108 Temples of Lord Vishnu, Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple is recently in news after finding more than 1, 00, 000 crore worth gold and antique treasure from the secret chambers of temple.More than 20, 000 Crore treasure including gold, diamonds and other precious stones were found in the underground chambers of the temple as of 1st July 2011. Since the last few days the 7 member team appointed by Supreme Court has been taking details of the stock at this ancient Lord Vishnu Temple in Trivandrum, Kerala. There are as many as six secret chambers in the temple, and one of the chambers is believed to have been not opened for the last 100+ years. The first 4 chambers of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple showed a real treasure trove which included antique gold ornaments, golden vessels, antique jewellery and precious stones including Belgium diamond worth hundreds of crores of rupees. The inventory list include diamond-studded bracelets, golden crown, golden bow and even an 18 ft long golden chain which is believed to have been used to decorate the idol on Sree Anantha Padmanabhaswamy. It is reported that only 30% of the inventorying of Chamber A was completed yet and need to find the overall worth details very sooner.
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