By Hemant SharmaOh, well, most of you would already know that Padmanabhaswamy Temple is the one that is famous for a very particular reason. You know, like, back in 2011, this was the very temple where a hidden treasure was discovered, and we’re not just talking about some amount of gold or anything like that, we’re actually talking about treasure worth billions of dollars.
Though, back before this treasure was discovered within the premises of the temple, it was already a famous and one of the most sacred places of worship in the country. And then they found the treasure, like, gold, jewels, and priceless artifacts worth billions of dollars. But if you’re someone interested in knowing the current net worth of this Padmanabhaswamy Temple then just keep on reading, we’re about to discuss just that.
How Rich is Padmanabhaswamy Temple Like What’s The Net Worth?
Well, as per the recent and latest experts’ estimate, you see, this Padmanabhaswamy Temple actually has a net worth of more than 1 lakh crore rupees as of 2025. And that is probably the reason it is considered among the wealthiest temples, not just in India, but in the entire world.
But some say that it actually is THE WEALTHIEST temple in India. How and why? Oh, well, the part that makes this a kinda believable claim and super interesting is that the Vault B of this temple has never been opened. Not yet! And since all the chambers were already filled with gold, jewellery and artefacts, many historians and experts believe that Vault B may have an even bigger treasure hidden behind those doors.
And if you’re thinking like why don’t they just open Vault B right away, and explore it just like the other doors? Oh well, that’s just because as per the local and religious beliefs, it must remain closed forever, and no one should break the tradition. Some say that if the Vault B doors are opened and explored, this could bring bad luck or some huge disaster.
Who Controls All This Wealth?
Now you know where all that wealth comes from, but the main question is, at the moment, who controls all this wealth? Like there must be someone in charge of handling all this wealth, right? Well, as per the details that are out in the open, you see, for many years, the Travancore royal family was in charge of the temple and its wealth. And sure enough, there were legal battles over whether they should continue managing it, so as we saw that finally, in 2020, the Supreme Court ruled that the royal family could keep control of the temple.
See, being in charge of this wealth doesn’t mean they can sell or use this treasure, nah, it actually stays locked up inside the temple. And that too under heavy security all the time, you know like, it is treated as a sacred offering to God. Though, many people debate a lot about this topic, you know, how this wealth should be used for the betterment of the general public, help out those in need, etc. But that’s what it is, it is just a debate for now.