Sree Padmanabha Swamy Temple Judgement: A Huge Victory for Hindus(6 min read)
Judgement: Supreme Court of India upheld the rights of erstwhile “ Royal Family of Travancore ” to manage Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple and its properties famously known as “ Pandaravaka Properties ” reversing the decision of High Court of Kerala . Main Reason for the Dispute The original petition was first filed in the High Court of Kerala by a Tenant who was residing in the temple premises, against whom, the eviction proceeding has been taken by management. At the same time couple of suits were filed in the local courts of Thiruvanantha Puram, alleging mismanagement of the temple. Chronological Order of Events Dwapara Yuga – Lord Parashurama consecrated the Padmanabha Swamy Murthy and commenced pujas. 1731 - One of the most powerful King of Travancore, Anizam Thirunal Marthanda Varma, reconstructed temple. 1750 – “Thripatti Danam” (King surrendered his Kingdom to the residing deity), and declared himself as, “Padmanabha Dasa” or slave of Lord Padmanabha Swamy...