Archive · 18 Nov 2025
Sabarimala Temple Gold: SIT Conducts Scientific Tests
The Special Investigation Team (SIT) probing the missing gold from Sabarimala temple took gold-clad plates from near the sreekovil for scientific tests.
They did this after getting permission from the temple and following the Kerala High Court's suggestion.
The temple was closed during the process but reopened later for rituals.
SIT removed gold-clad plates from Sabarimala temple for examination
Procedure began after 'deva anujna' rituals and temple closure
Team included police personnel, forensic experts, and chemical analysts
Tests suggested by Kerala High Court
Temple reopened for rituals after the examination
- Who
- Special Investigation Team (SIT)
- What
- Conducted scientific tests on gold-clad plates
- When
- Monday, during temple closure
- Where
- Sabarimala temple
- Why
- To investigate the disappearance of gold from the temple
- Team Leader
- Deputy SP S Sasidharan
- Team Members
- 20 members including forensic experts and chemical analysts
- Test Duration
- From 1.15 pm to 3 pm
- Test Location
- Just outside the sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum)
- Court Suggestion
- Kerala High Court
