Archive · 12 Sep 2025
Kerala HC Orders Records Seizure in Sabarimala Idol Case
The Kerala High Court is looking into the gold plating on some statues at the Sabarimala temple.
The court has ordered the seizure of documents related to this gold plating, particularly on the Dwarapalaka idols.
The court is concerned because the TDB removed gold-plated sheets for repair without permission.
The TDB sent these items to Chennai without informing the Special Commissioner, which the court found problematic.
The court has also involved the devotee who sponsored the work, and the Chennai company doing the repairs.
The court wants to ensure proper procedures were followed and is now investigating the matter further.
Kerala High Court ordered seizure of records on Dwarapalaka idols.
Court expressed concern over gold plating removal without court approval.
Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) sent items for repair in Chennai.
Court impleaded Unnikrishnan Potty and Smart Creations.
The court has halted the repair and ordered items returned to Sabarimala.
- Who
- Kerala High Court, Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), Unnikrishnan Potty, and Smart Creations.
- What
- Ordered the seizure of documents relating to the gold plating of Dwarapalaka idols.
- When
- Friday, after removal of gold plating in 2025
- Where
- Sabarimala temple and Chennai
- Why
- Due to unauthorized removal and repair of gold plating on Dwarapalaka idols.
- Court
- Kerala High Court
- Subject
- Dwarapalaka idol gold plating
- Idols
- Dwarapalaka
- Location of work
- Chennai
- Involved parties
- TDB, Unnikrishnan Potty, Smart Creations