5 Wealthiest Temples of India

Bangalore: India is globally recognized as the 'Land of Temples' and Indians are known to be immensely fanatic about their religion. India is also known as the land of Gods and Goddesses and therefore serves as an ideal option for pilgrims. Every year millions of visitors throng Indian temples owing to the rich heritage and cultural significance these temples carry. People of various religions and beliefs offer many precious assets to the temple as a token of their respect and faith.
Take a look at some of the richest temples of India.
Padmanabhaswamy Temple, Kerala
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Padmanabhaswamy Temple is credited with the title 'The richest Temple in India' and in the world as well. This temple is situated in the heart of thiruvananthapuram, kerala and has created history with its vast and enormous wealth that was retrieved from this temple recently.
This temple shot to fame on 7th July 2011, after the assests were discovered from 5 secret cellars of the temple where treasure worth more than Rs. 1,00,000 crore was found, that's around US$22.3 billion in total, without even calculating the antique value of the objects. With this Padmanabhaswamy Temple became the richest temple beating the likes of the Tirupati Balaji temple that was till now touted to be the richest.

Interesting Fact: The treasure that was found
Antique gold ornaments
Sack full of Diamonds
Golden idol of Mahavishnu worth Rs. 500 Crore
Golden Crowns
Golden Bow
17 kg of gold coins(dating back to the East India Company period)
Gold in shape of rice trinkets(Weighing one tone! )
18 feet long golden necklace weighing 2.5 kg
Thousands of pieces of antique jewellery studded with diamonds and emeralds
Golden Vessels

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Posted by: Mrinal Sarma - 27 Jul, 2016
2: this is really a lovely article it contains some the best temple of India. love this post

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3: What is the problem if religious "Hindu"people as per their own wish and faith donated these all wealth to God and its servants?" Hindus"never taunt or criticise other religions double standards.So,ultimately people of other religions have no right whatsoever to criticise "Hindu"Gods,Religion,Temples,Followers.Just mind your own businesses.No personal grunts intended please.
Posted by: Hindu Rajput - 28 Jan, 2016
4: dude india is have 40% of the hungary people of developing nations...dont u think instead of making temples rich one should feed a hungry person ....

and yes once everyone in india start sleeping full stomach then we can boast temple money...
ishaan arya replied to: Hindu Rajput post - 09 Jul, 2016
5: I agree with your views. Sai Baba was not a god but a devotee and has lived a normal life. Now people are devoting millions in his name. All these money can be used by India govt for the prosperity of the nation and the peoples.
Mayank Rawat replied to: ishaan arya post - 02 Sep, 2016
6: Great article, some more details about richest temples in video format:
http://www.indiaunfold.com/history/10-richest-temples-in-india/
Posted by: vishal - 10 Nov, 2015
7: Awesome list, youtube version can be found at:
https://youtu.be/mF6TlNqEf1o
Posted by: vivek - 09 Nov, 2015
8: Hii thankx for the info. Nice article.
Posted by: khushi - 19 Aug, 2015
9: Your spelling mistakes, grammar and using the derogatory word 'idol' instead of holy images or statues is appalling. Editor, do you read what you send out? Or simply do careless cut and paste job? So Indians are 'fanatic' as you call out says?
Posted by: saga - 24 Sep, 2014