the vault of vishnu

The sixth book in his Bharat series, 'the vault of vishnu' takes the reader through the highs and lows of history, myth, physics, warfare technology, AI and biochemistry.

It’s one of the richest Hindu temples in India. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the Padmanabhaswamy temple finds its first mention in the ancient texts of the Tamil literature. Located in Thiruvananthapuram, this Lord Vishnu’s temple is run by a trust spearheaded by the Royal family of Travancore, making it one of the rarest temples in Kerala to be managed by a royal lineage.

Treasure continued to tumble out of the Sree Padmanabha Swamy temple with the panel finding more gold idols, coins & other assets on the sixth day of inspection in the shrine's hidden vaults.

India, known for its diverse culture and ancient heritage, is home to mysterious temples. Key temples include Kal Bhairav Nath Temple, famous for liquor offerings; Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, noted for its sealed vaults; and Kamakhya Devi Temple, revered for tantric rituals. Venkateswara Temple is rich with unexplained wealth, while Mehendipur Balaji Temple is known for exorcism rituals.

The panel of experts has catapulted the Kerala shrine to the country's richest, with reports claiming that the value of recoveries may have touched close to Rs 1 lakh cr, more than Kerala public debt of Rs 70,969 crore.

Idol wing CID police handed over the retrieved metal Nataraja idol to the administration of Kailasanathar temple at Punnainallur in Thanjavur on Thursday.

Bestselling authors Ashwin Sanghi, Ravinder Singh, Anand Neelakantan and Ravi Subramanian together unveiled the cover of Sanghi’s new novel, ‘the vault of vishnu’, at the Times Litfest on Sunday.

The Supreme Court will on Monday pronounce its verdict on the nine-year-old management dispute over Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple at Thiruvananthapuram in Kerala, which shot into limelight as one of world's richest temples after discovery of wealth locked in ‘kallaras’ (vaults) for centuries.

It was an occasion to cheer and Lucknowites came out in full force to make the event special. Besides the main race which was a runaway success another event, The Green Ride, meant for the amateurs, was lapped up by the cityfolks with vigour an fanfare. With no cash awards at stake, the 5-km race offered only certificates and some token gifts via lucky draws. That, however, did not deter the participants to throng the venue as early as 5.30am.

A movie, Padmavyooham by debutant director Bijoy P I, on the history and mysteries surrounding the fabled Sree Padmanabhaswamy temple, with a touch of fiction, is all set for release.

Bronze medallist at the gymnastics World Cup in 2018, Budda Aruna Reddy and doubles shuttler Sumeeth Reddy have been recommended for the Arjuna Award by the Telangana government.

Kerala's Sreeshankar M set a meet record in boys U-20 long jump event on the penultimate day of the 33rd Coromandel National Junior Athletics Championships at Acharya Nagarjuna University grounds, Vijayawada on Sunday.

Aditya Srivastava, Ayan Jain, Sameer Khode, Ashish Patil, Bhavesh Khayalia, Medha Anand, and IRS officer Pawan Kumar Goel are among the many inspiring individuals who made significant leaps in their UPSC exam rankings through dedicated preparation and learning from past experiences.

Seasoned campaigner Nayana James made full use of the new synthetic track at the Anju Bobby High Performance Centre, registering the third biggest leap by an Indian - 6.67m - to win the women's long jump gold at the 3rd Indian Open Jumps competition on Wednesday.

The first mint in colonial Madras existed within the walls of the Fort St George when the English in 1639 obtained powers to mint coins, along with permission to erect a fort.

Renjith Maheshwari of Tamil Nadu won the triple jump gold with a new meet record on the first day of the 16th Federation Cup National Senior Athletics Championships.

Idol wing CID of the state police traced three metal antique idols stolen six decades ago from Soundararaja Perumal temple at Sundaraperumal Kovil village in Kumbakonam in Thanjavur district to three museums and auction centres in the US recently.

On the opening of Vault B of the temple, he said on that he would elicit the opinion of all concerned and submit it to the Court for a decision.

Bollywood actor Sonali Bendre has said that she came into the movies to make money but fell in love with the profession where she discovered herself and found her family and friends.

Young and promising middle distance runners from Palakkad P Mohammed Afsal and PU Chitra grabbed the spotlight on the opening day of the 58th Kerala State Senior Athletics Championship at the Maharaja's College synthetic track here on Saturday.

South India's iconic temples showcase the region's rich cultural heritage and architectural brilliance. From the towering gopurams of Meenakshi Amman Temple to the serene Ranganathaswamy Temple, these sacred spaces offer a glimpse into the soul of South India. These temples, dedicated to various deities, are not only places of worship but also testaments to the region's artistic and spiritual traditions.

Kerala has achieved a historic milestone, becoming India's first state to eradicate extreme poverty. Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan announced the success of the four-year Extreme Poverty Eradication Project, which uplifted 64,006 families. This inclusive development model ensured access to essentials like food, housing, healthcare, and livelihoods, marking a significant step towards a 'New Kerala'.

In a welcome move by the Shani Shingnapur temple trust, women worshippers were allowed inside the core area of the temple

Mumbai's Diwali celebrations began on Oct 31 with Lakshmi Puja observed until Nov 1. Central to the festivity are offerings made to Lord Ganesh and goddesses Lakshmi and Maha Saraswati. Diwali festivities culminate on Labh Pancham, Nov 6. The Sikh community commemorates Diwali as Bandi Chhor Divas, celebrating Guru Hargobind's release from imprisonment.