Archive · 4 Oct 2025
Sabarimala Temple Gold Plating: Political Controversy Erupts
There's a big argument about the gold plating at Sabarimala temple.
Some people think there were mistakes, especially about how the work was done.
A businessman, Unnikrishnan Potty, is involved and says he did nothing wrong.
The temple board also says there were no problems and that the accusations are just political.
The Pandalam Palace, which is like the temple's family, wants a full investigation.
The government might get the police involved to look into the matter.
Controversy surrounds alleged irregularities in Sabarimala temple gold plating.
Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) denies any lapses in the work.
Businessman Unnikrishnan Potty claims copper panels were used.
Pandalam Palace calls for comprehensive investigation.
Government considering handing case to Crime Branch.
- Who
- Unnikrishnan Potty, Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB), Pandalam Palace
- What
- Controversy over the gold plating of Sabarimala temple
- When
- Ongoing, with reports from Saturday
- Where
- Sabarimala Temple, Chennai, Thiruvananthapuram, and Bengaluru
- Why
- To address alleged irregularities in the gold plating work
Travancore Devaswom Board
Pandalam Palace
Nature of Allegations
Travancore Devaswom Board
Allegations are politically motivated; the board has done nothing wrong.
Pandalam Palace
Calls for a full investigation to uncover any wrongdoing.
- Main Issue
- Alleged irregularities in Sabarimala temple gold plating
- Key Figures
- Unnikrishnan Potty, P.S. Prasanth, Pandalam Palace
- TDB Stance
- No lapses; investigation is politically motivated
- Potty's Claim
- Panels were copper
- Pandalam Palace Concern
- Wants comprehensive investigation and questions regarding the gold sheets donated by Vijay Mallya
- Government Action
- May hand over case to Crime Branch