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Treasure chests that have not been opened for 130 years.
Start writing... THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: The Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram is steeped in history as treasure chests and rooms that have not been opened for 130 years.Historians say that this temple was built in the 8th century. The present structure, however, was built in the 18th century by Maharaja Marthanda Varma of Travancore. The temple was built according to the architecture of the Chera kings. The source here is Vishnu.In front of the main entrance of the temple is the Padmatirtha pool. There are 9 stone halls inside this pool. There are 6 secret rooms inside the temple. Jewelry piles were found in 5 secret rooms. Also one room remains unopened. It is said that 9 rooms may have been built according to the Agam rule.The idol of Ananthapadmanabhan in the Pathpanabhaswamy Temple was consecrated with an Ashtapandana compound called Kadusarkara which is a mixture of herbs, resin and sand. The temple was originally built of elm wood.Nepal But was later modified by granite stones. There are 365 pillars in the temple to mark a year. The origin of the temple is made up of salagrama stones brought from the Kandaki river in Nepal.These stones were brought to Trivandrum by placing them on a large number of elephants. It took two and a half years to bring these stones from Nepal to Thiruvananthapuram. The Moolavar idol in the Padmanabhasami temple was erected with these stones. Sala village stones are the most sacred stones.Precious jewelry There are 6 vaults in this temple. Opening those vaults to assess the value of the precious jewelry and treasures in these vaults has led to more than 10 years of legal battle. In 2017, the Supreme Court appointed a seven-member panel headed by Gopal Subramaniam.Two rooms; The committee was set up to open these boxes, including two rooms that had not been opened for the past 130 years. When Gopal Subramaniam's team opened a vault, they found jewelery worth about Rs 1 lakh crore.In one of the boxes that was open were bags containing gold coins from Napoleon, Roman, and British times. In the open rooms, 500 kg of jewelery is stunned as gold coins in an 18-foot-tall bag. Mystery room that is said to be 5 times bigger than this .Some of the bags also weighed 800 kg.30 kg worth of goods; Also there were plenty of gold pots and gold chairs to use during the festive season.The gold idol of Vishnu encrusted with diamonds was 4 by 3 feet high. There was also a 28-foot gold crown. Not only this, 30 kg worth of items were also found.The royal family of Travancore; Jewelry made of coconut shells inlaid with diamonds and gemstones. Precious jewelry, such as emeralds and gems,Cosmetics made of gold were also found in sacks. Thirunal Marthanda Varma says about the royal family of Travancore that we are one of the oldest royal families in the country.We have dedicated our lives to Padmanabhaswamy. We enter the temple barefoot. We dust our feet well as soon as we get to the temple so that not even a speck of dust from the temple can take us home. He said everything in the temple, including the grains, belonged to Padmanabhan.Servant, Family members of the Travancore royal dynasty have been traced since 1870. The first of them was Iyengar Thiruvatir.In 1950, the crown of the royal family was dedicated to Swami. By doing this they did this to make it clear that Swami Maharaja, the royal family were all his servants.The body shudders when one hears the history of such a special temple.I will meet again in another message thank you.
By Zarinabanu Zarinabanu5 years ago in Journal
How Adidas' Biggest Mistake Cost Them Jordan to Nike
We can all agree that back in the 70s, there was one king among the sneaker brands, Adidas. The behemoth brand of Adi Dassler was present everywhere, on the streets, on the grounds, and in the courts. Adidas did not have any significant rivals in the 70s. However, one mistake cost them their throne as the undisputed king of sneaker brands.
By Aish kharkwal5 years ago in Journal
How a dumpster diver built a billion-dollar empire with $0.5
In the 1970s, a mountain climber came across an idea that changed the outdoor clothing industry forever. Yvon Chouinard revolutionized the adventure sports equipment market. This is the story of Patagonia.
By Aish kharkwal5 years ago in Journal
Heir to a Story
On July 16, 1789, I became the diary of Marié Amélie Céleste Condé, direct descendant of Louis XIV and the rightful heir to the French throne. Well, her older brother was. Before the revolution her family had been planning to reclaim their birthright, but after the storming of the Bastille they fled France--seeking refuge in Canada--and changed their name to Lagnier for fear of their conspiracy being discovered. For many years I was Marié’s companion and confidant as she became accustomed to life in the new and foreign country. In me, she chronicled her adventures and romances, her struggles and memories, but most importantly, she recorded her family tree into my front cover.
By Emily Mead5 years ago in Journal
Work From Home
As human civilization grows so does innovation and intelligence, and while we continue to advance into a technology driven world it will allow humans to work from home. Working from home can have numerous benefits to our planet but may also impact other natural resources that we rely on while working from home. Many people in the world may not have the ability to work from home depending on their occupation, however those that can work from home may help in reducing the amount of pollution that contaminates our air and wasting our energy sources.
By heath noble5 years ago in Journal
America today
For everyone in America it is common to have a refrigerator in your home even a freezer. Restaurants have them as well and even hospitals. They even have car refrigerators. Well this is all thanks to an African American creator named Frederick McKinley Jones. Who exactly is Frederick Jones you may ask. Frederick McKinley Jones was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, on May 17, 1893 to a white father and black mother. His mother deserted him when he was a young child. His father struggled to raise him on his own, but by the time Frederick was 7 years old, he was sent to live with a priest in Kentucky. Two years later, his father passed away. This living situation with the priest after his fathers passing lasted for only two years. At the age of 11, with minimal education under his belt, Jones ran away to fend for himself. Jones had a talent for and an interest in mechanics. He would read extensively on the subject in addition to his daily work, while also educating himself in his spare time. By the time he was twenty, Jones had secured an engineering license in the state of Minnesota. He went on to serve in the U.S. Army during World War I where he was often called upon to make repairs to machines and other equipment.“(biography.com)” Even though he had a life of little education he was still able to change the world with his inventions. History.com stated that, “He received a patent for his invention in 1940, and co-founded the U.S. Thermo Control Company, later known as Thermo King. The company was critical during World War II, helping to preserve blood, food and supplies during the war.” Many people do not know that such an important necessity for daily life was invented by this African American inventor. Blackpast.org stated,”During World War II, there was such a big need for a unit to store things such as blood serum for transfusions and many types of medications. This led Jones to further his research into refrigeration. For this, he created an air-conditioning unit for military field hospitals and a refrigerator for military field kitchens. As a result, he was able to help save many lives. A modified form of his device is still in use today. Without this invention we wouldn’t be able to have weeks worth of food in our fridge or be able to save people on hand with blood at hospitals. The amazing part about this African American inventor is that the refrigerator is not the only thing he has invented. Frederick Jones has over 61 patents of inventions he’s created and black past.org says 40 of the patents are in refrigeration. Jones was a self-taught, African American engineer who pioneered the designs for mobile refrigeration. “A former race car driver and mechanic, Jones created the first mechanical refrigeration system for trucks in 1935. Some of Jones' other inventions were a portable x-ray machine, an air conditioning unit for military field hospitals, and a refrigerator for military field kitchens.”, Says Minnesota Historical society. He has even invented a ticket dispenser, air conditioning, thermostat, starter generator and more. I would like to acknowledge this influential entrepreneur for he has invented things that changed the world completely and even saved many lives. With his inventions he is able to help people everyday. I admire him because not only was he black and white like me but he was also able to change the world with little education. He was able to keep going even though his mother left him at a young age and his father passed away. It inspires me to want to be like him to change the world in my own way any way I can. Without Frederick Jones society would not be what it is today and that can be said about all the black entrepreneurs, inventors, and creators.
By Cheyleen Griffin5 years ago in Journal
Phenomenally Black.
Every February, people worldwide are invited to participate in Black History Month, festivities and events that honour the historic accomplishments of those whose names we know so well, but also an opportunity to recognize the everyday heroes.
By IAM SimplyShan5 years ago in Journal
Modernism in Architecture: An Evolution in Design
Most scholars trace the roots of modern architecture to around 1850, when the period marking the Industrial Revolution (around 1760-1840) had ended. Human societies were already enjoying the fruits of the mechanisation process, and numerous industries were thriving.
By Jonathon Deakins5 years ago in Journal
History about Plastic Polymer Company and Manufacturing
In building up my TED chat on substance engineers and on the advancements presently being utilized biomass feedstocks, I began to consider the progressions that have been occurring over various a very long time in crude materials for plastics and manufactured filaments from any polymer plastic company. I think this is a truly intriguing story.
By Kiran Shabir5 years ago in Journal
