Dear Yajvan, kismet and all.
The media has been awash with reports that the riches of the articles amount to thousands of crores of rupees. however the the Supreme Court Panel is only counting and weighing the treasure.
Their value, including antique value, is not being assessed and there are more underground lockers to be opened.
Some of the objects found -the idol of Mahvishnu made of gold and stdded iwth Navartnas, for instance- are deemed to be invaluable by a representative of the Archeological dept who is a panel member.
A golden idol of Mahavishnu and a golden ‘anki' weighing close to 30 kilograms were among the articles unearthed from one of the six vaults at the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple here on Saturday.
The inventorying of the vaults is being done by a seven-member panel appointed by the Supreme Court.
The golden idol of Mahavishnu is believed to be a replica of the ‘utsava vigraham' in the Temple and has a height of about one foot (12 angulams).
Another idol fashioned out of pure gold was also found. Coconut shells of gold Two coconut shells fashioned out of pure gold were found too. One was studded with precious stones including rubies and emeralds.
The golden ‘anki' used to adorn the presiding deity was found in 16 parts. An ornament used to adorn the chest of the deity and studded with emeralds was also found on Saturday.
Coins found Numerous coins issued by the government of Krishnadeva Rayar (early 16th century AD), and a coin of 1914 origin were also reportedly found. There was a piece of paper in bad condition on which was written the ‘Kollavarsham date' 29/9/1109. Other golden ornaments believed to have been used to adorn the main deity were also found.
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Sri. Padmanabhaswamy temple,
The temple is one of the 108 divya desam, the holiest abodes of Lord Vishnu
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