Kerala HC directive to TDB on appraisal of valuables at Sabarimala temple
The Kerala High Court has ordered the Travancore Devaswom Board to assist former judge K.T. Sankaran in appraising valuables at the Sabarimala temple. The court aims to ensure a digital inventory is maintained for gold and silver offerings stored in the temple's strong room.
Why it matters
This ensures transparency and accountability in the management of significant religious assets and historical offerings at a major pilgrimage site.
The Kerala High Court has directed the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) to extend all necessary assistance to former Judge of Kerala High Court K.T. Sankaran to carry out the appraisal of valuables, including gold offerings made at the Sabarimala Temple that were kept in 80 sacks labelled “Kaniponnu” in the Aranmula strong room.
The report is a straightforward summary of a court directive and administrative procedures.
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