Sabarimala idols' gold-clad plates returned after HC orders probe
Pathanamthitta, Sept. 22 -- The gold-clad copper plates of the Dwarapalaka (guardian deity) idols at Sabarimala temple, which had been sent to Chennai for repair, were brought back to the hill shrine on Sunday, the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) said.
The return comes amid controversy after the Kerala high court found that the plates had been removed and transported without its permission. The court also flagged discrepancies in their recorded weight and ordered a vigilance probe.
According to TDB officials, the plates were brought back from Chennai on Sunday after completing the work and will be reinstalled with the consent of the tantri following the rituals.
TDB officials said they would soon inform the High Court of their return.
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