Gemstone History

The Golden Vimana of Madurai Meenakshi Temple reflecting the wealth of the temple.

Madurai Meenakshi Temple Jewels: Treasures of History

Gemstone History, Gold & Jewelry, Indian Heritage /

Introduction The collection of Madurai Meenakshi Temple Jewels in Tamil Nadu stands as one of India’s most valuable and historically rich treasures. For centuries, kings, queens, and colonial officials have donated exquisite pieces to honor the deities. As a Gemologist who has studied the Padmanabhaswamy Temple Treasures, I find the Madurai collection equally fascinating because of its diversity. It […]

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The golden gopuram of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram.

Padmanabhaswamy Temple Treasures: The World’s Richest Vaults

Gemstone History, Gold & Jewelry, Kerala Heritage /

Introduction The Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, stands as a beacon of devotion and staggering wealth. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, it has amassed Padmanabhaswamy Temple Treasures over millennia through royal offerings and pilgrim gifts. In 2011, the world watched in awe as a Supreme Court order unveiled riches from five underground vaults, valued conservatively at over $22 billion. This

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