Archive · 21 Sep 2025
Sabarimala Temple Dwarapalaka Plates Returned Amidst Probe
The gold-covered plates from the Sabarimala temple were brought back after being repaired in Chennai.
The Kerala High Court is looking into what happened to them because there were questions about their weight.
When the plates were taken for work in 2019, they were supposed to weigh 42.8 kg, but now they weigh less.
The High Court found the plates were moved without permission, so they have started an investigation.
The plates have been returned and will be put back with the priest's approval after certain rituals are followed.
Gold-clad Dwarapalaka plates from Sabarimala temple were returned.
The plates had been sent to Chennai for repair.
Return occurred amid controversy and a High Court vigilance probe.
The High Court noted weight discrepancies in the plates.
VACB initiated a preliminary investigation into the matter.
- Who
- Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) officials
- What
- Return of gold-clad Dwarapalaka plates to Sabarimala temple
- When
- Sunday (return)
- Where
- Sabarimala temple
- Why
- Following a High Court order and amid a vigilance probe
- Event
- Return of gold-clad Dwarapalaka plates to Sabarimala temple
- Plates' Origin
- Sent to Chennai for repair
- Reason for Return
- Amidst controversy and High Court vigilance probe
- Discrepancy
- Weight discrepancy noted by High Court
- Investigation
- Vigilance and Anti-Corruption Bureau (VACB) investigation underway