The Envy of U.S. Televangelists: In July, after India's Supreme Court ordered an inventory, a Hindu temple in Trivandrum was found to contain at least $22 billion worth of gold, diamonds and jeweled statues given as offerings to the deity by worshippers over several centuries. The wealth was until now believed to be the property of India's royal family, but the Supreme Court ruling turns it over to India's people. Authorities believe the "$22 billion" figure is conservative. [Christian Science Monitor, 7-5-2011]
So just one timple in Trivandrum contains $22 billion in riches, while all of our churches and cathedrals stained glass has been knocked out? I kind of want to go there and see it all. It must be beautiful, but you have to go see for yourself because there aren't any cameras allowed inside. Here's the Sri Padmanabhaswamy Temple (a mouthful, I know. Just sound it out!) rules:
Doesn't seem like much to ask. Here's the outside of the temple:
And remember folks: Bring your jewels!
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