History of Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple
The Temple of Sree Padmanabhaswamy's origins is lost in time. From any authentic historical papers or other sources, it is impossible to identify when and by whom the first idol of Sree Padmanabhaswamy was dedicated. The Temple is mentioned in the Epics and Puranas. According to Srimad Bhagavatha, Balarama visited this Temple, bathed in Padmatheertham, and gave various offerings. Nammalwar, a 9th-century poet and one of the Alvar tradition's 12 Vaishnavite saints, wrote 10 songs in honor of Lord Padmanabha. Some well-known researchers, authors, and historians, such as the late Dr. L.A.Ravi Varma of Travancore, believe that this Temple was built on the first day of the Kali Yuga (about 5000 years ago).
The Temple stories have been passed down through the generations. One such tradition, which appears in the Temple's old palm leaf records as well as the famous grantha “Ananthasayana Mahatmya," claims that it was dedicated by Divakara Muni, a Tulu Brahmin recluse. The idol was reinstalled in the 950th year of the Kali Yuga. The Abhisravana Mandapam was established in the 960th Kali year by King Kotha Marthandan.
The following is the narrative as told in the Ananthasayana Mahatmya about Temple
Divakara Muni was an outstanding Vishnu Bhaktha. He conducted profound tapas at 'Aanarthadesa'. Maha Vishnu came before the sage as a charming kid one day. The lovely youngster drew the sage's attention. He asked the God-child to accompany him. His stay was made conditional by the child. As a result, the Sanyasi should treat him with dignity. He would vanish if he failed to do so. This was agreed upon, and the child remained with him. The hermit took wonderful care of him and accepted his infantile antics
When the sanyasi was deep in meditation during his prayers one day, the chills stole the'salagram' that the sanyasi was using for devotion and placed it in his mouth, making such a nuisance of himself that Divakara Mini was very enraged and could no longer bear it. He then reprimanded the youngster. According to the previous arrangement, the youngster promptly rushed away and vanished from the scene. “If you want to meet me again, you will find me at Ananthankaadu," he added as he walked away. Only then did Divakara Muni learn who his previous kid visitor had been. The hermit was overcome with inconsolable anguish and for many days followed what he thought was the child's path, sacrificing food, rest, and sleep in the process.
Finally, he arrived at a forested region near the seashore and caught a sight of the boy vanishing inside a massive 'Ilappa' tree. The tree immediately fell to the ground and took the form of Sree Maha Vishnu. The holy figure had its head at 'Thiruvallam' (about 3 miles from East Fort, where the Temple of Sree Padmanabha Swamy is located) and its feet in 'Trippapur' (5 miles away towards the north). Overwhelmed by the majesty and magnitude of the holy form manifesting before him, the Sanyasi appealed to the Lord to condense Himself in size so that he might behold Him. The Lord's image shrunk to three times the length of the Sanyasy's Yoga Dand. His prayers had been answered. He instantly provided a raw mango in a coconut shell (still this offering continues). The Lord directed that poojas to Him be performed by Tulu Brahmins. To this day, half of the poojaris (priests) at this Temple represent the Tulu area. Another widely recognised account of the Temple's history connects it to the great Namboothiri sanyasi Vilvamangalathu Swamiyar, whose name is tied to the histories of various temples in Southern India.
The Mysterious Closed Vault and Door Inside Padmanabha Swamy Temple
Do you know about Padmanabha Swamy Temple's secret vault B, which is claimed to be guarded by otherworldly deities?
Padmanabha Swamy Temple, located in Kerala's capital of Thiruvananthapuram, is famed for its beauty and grandeur, and the temple is frequently in the headlines due to the secret and mysterious vault.
The Padmanabha Swamy Temple, dedicated to Lord Vishnu, is one of the richest Hindu temples in India. According to old mystery documents, the temple has six vaults. An old curse, according to folklore, polluted the temple. All of the temple's riches is reported to be held in these six distinct vaults. Learn everything there is to know about the temple and the mystery:
What is the significance of Padmanabhaswamy Temple?
Because of the gifts that it has received over the years, the Padmanabha Swamy Temple is regarded the wealthiest site of devotion in the world. It is noteworthy not just for its richness, but also for its architecture, which is a unique combination of Kerala and Dravidian styles from neighboring states.
The temple also inspired the name of Kerala's capital city, Thiruvananthapuram, where 'Thiru' 'Anantha' 'Puram' means sacred home of Lord Anantha Padmanabha.
Padmanabha Swamy Temple Contains Six Vaults
Six massive hidden Kallaras or vaults have been created beneath the Sanctorum of the Padmanabha Swamy Temple.
Sundarajan, a former IPS officer, petitioned the Supreme Court in 2011 to probe the temple's mysterious wealth. The Supreme Court created a seven-member commission to investigate the treasury. They uncovered six compartments after exploring, each with an iron door with a limited opening range. They have given the initials A, B, C, D, E, and F.
Getting inside these chambers proved to be a difficult task. However, after a lot of hard work, they allegedly unearthed gold, diamonds, and other rare jewels and stones, as well as sculptures and thrones made of precious metals valued Rs 1 lakh crore as they resumed their quest for riches in the vaults.
Vault B is still locked.
The portals of Vault B remained closed because it was thought that anybody who attempted to unlock them would bring bad luck. Chamber B, or Bharatakkon Kallara, is said to be the most related to God Padmanabhaswamy among the six vaults.
This sense of foreboding grew worse following the petitioner's unexpected death only a few weeks after the vaults were unlocked.
It's believed that supernatural deities are manning Vault B.
The Vault B is thought to be guarded by serpents, a mythological vampire, and other supernatural beings. They are considered to be the vault's guardians, and anybody attempting to open the doors is said to be courting trouble.
When the temple's management attempted to open the Kallara B centuries ago, they heard the sound of waves and, because it sounded mysterious and dangerous, they took a step back and decided not to open it.
When a team of criminals tried to pillage the temple in the 1930s, they discovered snakes approaching them.
The ancient saints are said to have blocked the entrance to the chamber by chanting the potent Naga Paasam Mantra. Only a priest with the greatest correct comprehension may open it by chanting the Garuda Mantra. All we can do now is speculate about what could be within the temple.
Indian cricketers gather at Thiruvananthapuram's Padmanabhaswamy temple
Several members of the Indian cricket team, who are in the state capital for the last one-day international match against Sri Lanka, paid a visit and offered prayers at the renowned Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple on Saturday.
According to sources, a few cricket players and BCCI executives arrived to the temple this morning at 10 am.
The temple was visited by Indian cricketers Yuzvendra Chahal, Suryakumar Yadav, Washington Sundar, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, and Shreyas Iyer, as well as bowling coach Paras Mhambrey
Conclusion
In conclusion, Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple is the richest temple in India and the 5th richest place in the world. It has the world's largest gold hundi (donation box) and priceless treasures of several deities. The most interesting part about this temple is that it opens six days a week, but closed on Monday. There are various mythological beliefs behind this,but none of them have been proved to be correct.
The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple is the richest temple in India and one of the richest places in the world. The Temple is known for its wealth in precious stones, including diamonds, rubies, and emeralds. The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple has both the world's largest gold hundi (donation box) and priceless treasures of a number of deities. The most interesting part about this temple is that it is opens six days a week, but closed on Monday. There are various mythological beliefs behind this, but none of them has been proven to be correct.
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