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Snakes Guarding the Treasures In The World’s Richest Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Shree Vishnu’s associates of Vaikuntha took avatars in India during Dwapar Yug to take part in the Krishna leela to re-establish dharma for the common people. Divine king of Snakes, Sheshnag’s avatar was Balram, brother of Shree Krishn. The followers of Balram are protecting the doors of Padmanabhaswamy temple.
Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Bhagwan Vishnu located in Thiruvananthapuram, India. The shrine is currently run by a trust headed by the royal family of Travancore. The Maharajahs of Travancore are Cheras and descendants of the great saint Kulashekhara Alwar. The temple is one of 108 Divya Desams (pious abodes of Vishnu) – principal centres of worship of the deity in Vaishnavism.
The temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil literature canon of the Tamil Alvar saints (6th–9th centuries CE), with structural additions to it made throughout the 16th century CE, when its ornate Gopuram was constructed. The temple has historical significance for Sanatan Dharmis.
There is mention of the Deity and the Padmanabhaswamy temple in hundreds of years old, several extant Hindu Texts, ancient scripts, recent Sangam Tamil literature (500 BC to 300 AD wherein it was referred to as the “Golden Temple” on account of its then unimaginable wealth), and the treasures consist of countless artifacts dating back to the Chera, Pandya, Mesopotamian, Greek and Roman epochs.
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Padmanabhaswamy Mandir and the Mysterious Protection of Its Treasure
Deities of Padmanabhaswamy Temple
The Temple is a replica of the famous Sri Adikesavaperumal Temple at Thiruvattar. Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple gave its name to Kerala’s state capital Thiruvananthapuram. ‘Thiru’ ‘Anantha’ ‘Puram’ means Sacred Abode of Bhagwan Anantha Padmanabha. The city is also known as Anandapuram (City of Bliss) and Syananduram (Where Bliss is not far off). Ananda refers to Sree Padmanabha Himself. Hindu scriptures refer to the Supreme Being as ‘Sachidananda’ (Absolute Truth, Absolute Consciousness and Absolute Bliss). Even today Kerala is known as God’s own country.
The Principal Deity, Padmanabhaswamy, is enshrined in the “Anantha-sayanam” posture (in the eternal sleep of Yoga-nidra on the serpent Anantha). The Maharajah of Travancore bears the title, “Sree Padmanabhadasa’ (Servant of Bhagwan Padmanabha).
In line with the Temple Entry Proclamation, only those who profess the Hindu faith are permitted entry to the temple. Devotees have to strictly follow the dress code. Ananthankadu Nagaraja Temple still exists to the north west of Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The Samadhi (final resting place) of the Swamiyar exists to the west of the Sri Padmanabha Temple. A Krishna Temple was built over the Samadhi. This Temple, known as Vilvamangalam Sri Krishna Swami Temple, belongs to Thrissur Naduvil Madhom.
![](http://i2.wp.com/haribhakt.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Padmanabhaswamy-mandir-Kerala.jpg?resize=450%2C273)
In the sanctum sanctorum, Sri Padmanabha reclines on the serpent Anantha or Adi Sesha. The serpent has five hoods facing inwards, signifying contemplation. The Bhagwan’s right hand is placed over a Shiv Lingam. Sridevi, the Devi of Prosperity and Bhudevi the Devi of Earth, two consorts of Vishnu are by his side. Brahma emerges on a lotus, which emanates from the navel of the Bhagwan.
The deity is made from 12,000 saligrams. These saligrams are from the banks of the Gandaki River in Nepal, and to commemorate this, certain rituals are performed at the Pashupatinath Temple. The deity of Sri Padmanabha is covered with, “Katusarkara yogam”, a special ayurvedic mix, which forms a plaster that keeps the deity clean. The daily worship is done with flowers and the abhishekam.
Inside Padmanabhaswamy Temple
The platforms in front of the Vimanam and where the deity rests, are both carved out of a single massive stone and hence called “Ottakkal-mandapam.” The Ottakkal-mandapam were cut out of a rock at Thirumala, about 4 miles north of the temple, measuring 20 feet square and 2.5 feet thick was brought and placed in front of the deity in the month of Edavom In order to perform darshan and puja, one has to ascend the to the mandapam.
The Deity is visible through three doors – the visage of the reclining Bhagwan and Shiv Ling underneath the hand is seen through the first door; Sridevi and Divakara Muni in Katusarkara, Brahma seated on a lotus emanating from the Bhagwan’s navel, hence the name, “Padmanabha”, gold abhisheka moorthies of Bhagwan Padmanabha, Sridevi and Bhudevi, and silver utsava moorthi of Padmanabha through the second door; the Bhagwan’s feet, and Bhudevi and Kaundinya Muni in Katusarkara through the third door.
Only the King of Travancore may perform sashtanga namaskaram, or prostrate on the “Ottakkal Mandapam”. It is traditionally held that anybody who prostrates on the mandapam has surrendered all that he possesses to the Deity. Since the ruler has already done that, he is permitted to prostrate on this mandapam.
![](http://i2.wp.com/haribhakt.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Inside-Padmanabhaswamy-temple-treasures.jpg?resize=471%2C312)
Among the six kallaras or chambers in the Temple, Bharatakkon Kallara (Chamber B) is very closely associated with Sri Padmanabhaswamy. It is not a part of the Temple Treasury. The holy Chamber houses a Srichakram, an idol of Sri Padmanabha and many valuables meant to enhance the potency of the Principal Deity. It has in it the presence of many Bhagwans and sages worshipping the Bhagwan. Kanjirottu Yakshi also resides in the Chamber worshipping Bhagwan Narasimha. The enchanting and ferocious forms of this Yakshi are painted on the south-west part of the main Sanctum.
Supreme Court of India appointed the seven member committee in the presence of the Head Trustee of Travencore Trust of Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy temple. Recently at Tiruvananthapuram, state of Kerala had opened the six secret vaults of the Vishnu temple.
![](http://i0.wp.com/haribhakt.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Interior-of-Padmanabhaswamy-temple.jpg?resize=450%2C296)
The researchers discovered under 20 feet of the ground approximately $ 22 billion (as per some analysts) worth of highly valuable gold in the form of, diamond jewellary, golden utensils, weapons, Bhagwan idols, golden elephants idols and diamond necklaces having 500 kilograms weight and 18 feet length and bags full of golden coins of different nations, including Napolean and Italian coins in their one week of findings. With this Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy of Tiruvnanthapuram has emerged the richest Bhagwan on the earth. And this world is looking at the opulence of this Bhagwan in a great shock and pleasant surprise.
TO BE CONTINUED
http://haribhakt.com/snakes-guarding-the-treasures-in-the-worlds-richest-padmanabhaswamy-temple/
Shree Vishnu’s associates of Vaikuntha took avatars in India during Dwapar Yug to take part in the Krishna leela to re-establish dharma for the common people. Divine king of Snakes, Sheshnag’s avatar was Balram, brother of Shree Krishn. The followers of Balram are protecting the doors of Padmanabhaswamy temple.
Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Bhagwan Vishnu located in Thiruvananthapuram, India. The shrine is currently run by a trust headed by the royal family of Travancore. The Maharajahs of Travancore are Cheras and descendants of the great saint Kulashekhara Alwar. The temple is one of 108 Divya Desams (pious abodes of Vishnu) – principal centres of worship of the deity in Vaishnavism.
The temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil literature canon of the Tamil Alvar saints (6th–9th centuries CE), with structural additions to it made throughout the 16th century CE, when its ornate Gopuram was constructed. The temple has historical significance for Sanatan Dharmis.
There is mention of the Deity and the Padmanabhaswamy temple in hundreds of years old, several extant Hindu Texts, ancient scripts, recent Sangam Tamil literature (500 BC to 300 AD wherein it was referred to as the “Golden Temple” on account of its then unimaginable wealth), and the treasures consist of countless artifacts dating back to the Chera, Pandya, Mesopotamian, Greek and Roman epochs.
![](http://i2.wp.com/haribhakt.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Sheshnag-Avatar-Balram-with-Krishna.jpg?resize=400%2C500)
Padmanabhaswamy Mandir and the Mysterious Protection of Its Treasure
Deities of Padmanabhaswamy Temple
The Temple is a replica of the famous Sri Adikesavaperumal Temple at Thiruvattar. Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple gave its name to Kerala’s state capital Thiruvananthapuram. ‘Thiru’ ‘Anantha’ ‘Puram’ means Sacred Abode of Bhagwan Anantha Padmanabha. The city is also known as Anandapuram (City of Bliss) and Syananduram (Where Bliss is not far off). Ananda refers to Sree Padmanabha Himself. Hindu scriptures refer to the Supreme Being as ‘Sachidananda’ (Absolute Truth, Absolute Consciousness and Absolute Bliss). Even today Kerala is known as God’s own country.
The Principal Deity, Padmanabhaswamy, is enshrined in the “Anantha-sayanam” posture (in the eternal sleep of Yoga-nidra on the serpent Anantha). The Maharajah of Travancore bears the title, “Sree Padmanabhadasa’ (Servant of Bhagwan Padmanabha).
In line with the Temple Entry Proclamation, only those who profess the Hindu faith are permitted entry to the temple. Devotees have to strictly follow the dress code. Ananthankadu Nagaraja Temple still exists to the north west of Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple. The Samadhi (final resting place) of the Swamiyar exists to the west of the Sri Padmanabha Temple. A Krishna Temple was built over the Samadhi. This Temple, known as Vilvamangalam Sri Krishna Swami Temple, belongs to Thrissur Naduvil Madhom.
![](http://i2.wp.com/haribhakt.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Padmanabhaswamy-mandir-Kerala.jpg?resize=450%2C273)
In the sanctum sanctorum, Sri Padmanabha reclines on the serpent Anantha or Adi Sesha. The serpent has five hoods facing inwards, signifying contemplation. The Bhagwan’s right hand is placed over a Shiv Lingam. Sridevi, the Devi of Prosperity and Bhudevi the Devi of Earth, two consorts of Vishnu are by his side. Brahma emerges on a lotus, which emanates from the navel of the Bhagwan.
The deity is made from 12,000 saligrams. These saligrams are from the banks of the Gandaki River in Nepal, and to commemorate this, certain rituals are performed at the Pashupatinath Temple. The deity of Sri Padmanabha is covered with, “Katusarkara yogam”, a special ayurvedic mix, which forms a plaster that keeps the deity clean. The daily worship is done with flowers and the abhishekam.
Inside Padmanabhaswamy Temple
The platforms in front of the Vimanam and where the deity rests, are both carved out of a single massive stone and hence called “Ottakkal-mandapam.” The Ottakkal-mandapam were cut out of a rock at Thirumala, about 4 miles north of the temple, measuring 20 feet square and 2.5 feet thick was brought and placed in front of the deity in the month of Edavom In order to perform darshan and puja, one has to ascend the to the mandapam.
The Deity is visible through three doors – the visage of the reclining Bhagwan and Shiv Ling underneath the hand is seen through the first door; Sridevi and Divakara Muni in Katusarkara, Brahma seated on a lotus emanating from the Bhagwan’s navel, hence the name, “Padmanabha”, gold abhisheka moorthies of Bhagwan Padmanabha, Sridevi and Bhudevi, and silver utsava moorthi of Padmanabha through the second door; the Bhagwan’s feet, and Bhudevi and Kaundinya Muni in Katusarkara through the third door.
Only the King of Travancore may perform sashtanga namaskaram, or prostrate on the “Ottakkal Mandapam”. It is traditionally held that anybody who prostrates on the mandapam has surrendered all that he possesses to the Deity. Since the ruler has already done that, he is permitted to prostrate on this mandapam.
![](http://i2.wp.com/haribhakt.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Inside-Padmanabhaswamy-temple-treasures.jpg?resize=471%2C312)
Among the six kallaras or chambers in the Temple, Bharatakkon Kallara (Chamber B) is very closely associated with Sri Padmanabhaswamy. It is not a part of the Temple Treasury. The holy Chamber houses a Srichakram, an idol of Sri Padmanabha and many valuables meant to enhance the potency of the Principal Deity. It has in it the presence of many Bhagwans and sages worshipping the Bhagwan. Kanjirottu Yakshi also resides in the Chamber worshipping Bhagwan Narasimha. The enchanting and ferocious forms of this Yakshi are painted on the south-west part of the main Sanctum.
Supreme Court of India appointed the seven member committee in the presence of the Head Trustee of Travencore Trust of Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy temple. Recently at Tiruvananthapuram, state of Kerala had opened the six secret vaults of the Vishnu temple.
![](http://i0.wp.com/haribhakt.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/Interior-of-Padmanabhaswamy-temple.jpg?resize=450%2C296)
The researchers discovered under 20 feet of the ground approximately $ 22 billion (as per some analysts) worth of highly valuable gold in the form of, diamond jewellary, golden utensils, weapons, Bhagwan idols, golden elephants idols and diamond necklaces having 500 kilograms weight and 18 feet length and bags full of golden coins of different nations, including Napolean and Italian coins in their one week of findings. With this Sri Anantha Padmanabha Swamy of Tiruvnanthapuram has emerged the richest Bhagwan on the earth. And this world is looking at the opulence of this Bhagwan in a great shock and pleasant surprise.
TO BE CONTINUED
http://haribhakt.com/snakes-guarding-the-treasures-in-the-worlds-richest-padmanabhaswamy-temple/