The Kerala High Court ordered an investigation on Monday into allegations surrounding gold plating at Sabarimala temple's Dwarapalaka idol. A retired district judge will lead the probe under the Chief Vigilance Officer of the Travancore Devaswom Board. The court emphasized confidential scrutiny of all sanctum sanctorum matters, and officials must verify strong room contents while examining the Thiruvabharanam register.
Justices expressed concern about a nearly four-kilogram weight reduction in the gold-coated plate when officials returned it in 2019. The temple committee faced criticism for failing to document the plate's weight in official ledgers upon its return. Authorities must investigate potential lapses by Devaswom officials, and the court will review investigation progress on October 15.
Justices expressed concern about a nearly four-kilogram weight reduction in the gold-coated plate when officials returned it in 2019. The temple committee faced criticism for failing to document the plate's weight in official ledgers upon its return. Authorities must investigate potential lapses by Devaswom officials, and the court will review investigation progress on October 15.
