Synopsis: Temple authorities also rejected claims that 72 grams of gold received as offerings were unaccounted for, stating that records and documents verified during the inspection confirmed that no shortage existed. They further said offerings, including gold coins and gold bars donated by devotees, are securely stored and subjected to regular audits.
The administration committee of Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple has dismissed as baseless the allegations in a police report that valuables were missing from the temple, and has demanded action against the officials who submitted what it described as an inaccurate report to the government.
The committee said it carried out a direct inspection and valuables like Vaira Nama and Deeparadhana Thatt, which were reportedly listed as missing, were found safely within the temple premises.
The committee stated that the Vaira Nama was affixed to the deity on Friday, 29 May, in the presence of the committee chairman, who is also the district judge, in accordance with temple customs.
Temple authorities also rejected claims that 72 grams of gold received as offerings were unaccounted for, stating that records and documents verified during the inspection confirmed that no shortage existed.
They further said offerings, including gold coins and gold...
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