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Images: Counting begins at Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple

Feb 21, 2012  
      

The documentation of the treasure unearthed at the famed Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple last year began Monday morning with a joint meeting of the two committees appointed by the Supreme Court. The temple is believed to have a treasure trove of precious jewels which is estimated to be worth more than Rs 1 lakh crore, making it the richest temple in the world. Scroll over the bottom of each image to read the caption.

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A view of Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram, capital Kerala. Reuters

 

Officials appointed by India's Supreme Court enter the premises of Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple in Thiruvananthapuram. Reuters

 

Police commandos patrol the premises of Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple. Reuters

 

 

A policeman tries to enter through one of the gates of the temple complex. Reuters

 

Hindu devotees visit the temple. Reuters

 

Hindu devotees leave Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple. Reuters