THIRUVANANTHAPURAM, INDIA, June 29, 2011 (Hindustan Times): Gold articles and other precious objects believed to be worth more than Rs 1,000 crore (US$ 225 Million) have been found at the Sri Padmanabha Swami temple by the Supreme Court-appointed panel. However, since most of the stuff are antique pieces, a formal assessment of their value is difficult.
Among the ones listed include ‘navaratna’ (nine types of diamond) ornaments, ‘saratpolimala’ (gold chain), a gigantic gold murti, diamond-studded anki (chain) and ‘thanka katti’ (pure gold bricks).
On the first day, the panel listed gold utensils, and on the second and third days jewellery collections of the presiding Deity were counted. More chambers remain to be opened. A decision on two secret chambers that were last opened 136 years ago will be taken on Friday.