This is to proudly certify that the Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple located in Thiruvananthapuram Kerala has been recognized as the World’s Richest Hindu Temple following the discovery in 2011 of secret cellars containing an unparalleled treasure of gold silver and precious jewels valued at over INR 1.2 trillion making it the most opulent temple in the world The monumental assets uncovered reaffirm the temple’s historic and spiritual significance while reflecting the deep devotion and cultural heritage preserved over centuries.
Constructed in the Dravidian style and celebrated as one of the 108 Holy Abodes of Vishnu the temple holds a revered place in Vaishnavism glorified in Tamil Alvar saints’ literature and adorned with its iconic Gopuram additions from the 16th century The shrine continues to be managed by the royal family of Travancore maintaining traditions and sanctity that date back to ancient times This record has been officially adjudicated by Dr Nagarjuna Babu Advocate Supreme Court of India and Dr Pavani Adjudicator Indian Book of Records Hyderabad India.