Vault B-The Forbidden Zone of Padmanabhaswamy Temple
About The Temple-
There is a temple, Padmanabhaswamy Temple, within the state of Kerala that's the mother of all supernatural sites. The temple was originally built in the 6th century A.D. and later beautified further by the Kings of Travancore after 10 centuries. The temple is built in an intricate fusion of the Chera style and the Dravidian style of architecture, featuring high walls, and a 16th-century gopura. Several existent Hindu Texts just like the Brahma Purana, Matsya Purana, Varaha Purana, Skanda Purana, Padma Purana, Vayu Purana, Bhagavata Purana, and also the Mahabharata mention this shrine. Now we set out to dig out some mysterious facts about Vault B of this ancient temple, which finds mention in the holy writ.
Total Vaults Inside It-
Six huge secret vaults were discovered in the temple which was named A, B, C, D, E, and F. The doors of the vaults were made of iron. A was possibly opened in the 1930s, and vaults C to F have been opened from time to time over recent years While vault B has been unopened over centuries. A detailed inventory of the temple assets, consisting of gold, jewels, and other valuables is yet to be made.
Mystery Behind Vault B-
The portals of Vault B remained locked in spite of all efforts made by the local committee to open it. It is believed that of all the six vaults, the Bharatakkon Kallara or vault B is deeply rooted in God Padmanabhaswamy. The ruling family, the temple priests, and Vedic scholars believe that any effort to unlock the vaults will bring in misfortune. The said belief strengthened with the untimely death of Sundarajan, the petitioner, a month after the doors were opened. Another observer lost his mother to death as a result of the curse.
What makes the Vault B impenetrable?
Ages ago, the sages of high stature had locked the portals with Naga Paasam mantras (serpent noose) during the reign of King Marthanda Varma. Only a sage or saint of high caliber is capable of removing the Naga Paasam by intonation Garuda mantra in an exceedingly correct manner.
Guarding Ante-Chambers-
There are 2 ante-chambers excluding the primary door guarding the entry to Chamber B. The inviolable door is the third and also the final door that is guarded by humongous serpents, the deities, enchanting and fiery female vampire named Kanjirottu Yakshi and other supernatural entities.
What Happened When Tried to Open It?
Around a hundred years past, when the area was grappling with serious famine, the temple authorities tried to open the chamber to use the treasure kept locked behind the doors. But, when they heard the sound of gushing ocean waves from behind the door, they stepped back and gave up the idea. Since then, it's believed that the chamber is connected to the Arabian Sea, and any attempt made with the modern technology to open the door can unleash catastrophes across the state and in Kerala.
Who Knows The Real Secret Behind It?
One of the persons who knew exactly what lies behind that secret door is the devout Uthradom Thirunal Marthanda Varma, the head of the erstwhile royal family of Travancore. He, however, has sealed his lips forever.
The Wealthiest Place of Worship In The World-
This revelation has solidified the standing of the Padmanabhaswamy Temple as the wealthiest place of worship within the world. It is conservatively estimated that the value of the monumental items is close to ₹1.2 lakh crore or ₹1.2 trillion (US$17 billion). If the antique and cultural worth were taken under consideration these assets may be value 10 times the present value.
These estimates were on the basis of the revelations since July 2011, when five vaults were opened, with the at least one remaining Vault B, which is the largest, still closed. One of the oldest existing estimates regarding only Vault B, which can be considered to be at least as reliable as any other made since the discovery of the hidden treasure of the Temple in 2011, was by the Travancore Royal Family itself in the 1880s (when an older existing inventory and estimate were last updated). According to it, the gold and precious stones contained in Vault B, which is by far the largest and the only vault that is unopened so far, since the discovery of the treasure, was worth INR 12,000 Crores in 1880s' terms. Considering the subsequent inflation of the rupee and therefore the increase in the prices of gold and precious stones since normally, the treasure within the sealed vault B alone would be worth at least ₹50 trillion (US$720 billion) in present-day terms, without the cultural value being factored in. The price of gold in the 1880s, when the inventory and estimate were last updated, was INR 1.8 per gram (The price of gold was about USD 18 for an ounce in the 1880s when the dollar was 3.3 to the rupee). In fact, going by these figures, the gold in Vault B could potentially run into many more trillions of dollars even before the cultural or historical value is factored in.