TDB denies any violation of temple customs in restore of gold-plated idols, to file evaluation petition in Kerala High Court

Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) president P.S. Prasanth has denied any violation of temple customs within the restore of the gold-plated sheets on the Dwarapalaka idols on the Sabarimala Ayyappa temple entrance. The Kerala High Court on Wednesday requested the TDB to deliver again the gold-plated sheets that had been taken to a Chennai-based facility for restoration.

Speaking to press individuals right here on Thursday, he mentioned that the Board will file a evaluation petition and inform the HC concerning the sensible difficulties in bringing again the panels, on which an electroplating course of is being carried out.

“The tantris are the final phrase on temple customs. In 2023, each the tantris had requested the Board in writing to hold out restore works on the panels, which had been broken as a result of fixed influence of cash thrown by the devotees as an providing. As per the Devaswom guide, all such works are to be dealt with by the Thiruvabharanam Commissioner. We adopted all of the proceedings transparently. The panels have been eliminated within the presence of the Vigilance wings in addition to different officers and your complete course of was videographed. Currently, the gold plating and the copper are in a separated state as a part of the electroplating course of. So, it’s unattainable to deliver again the panels instantly,” he mentioned.

Mr. Prasanth accused a piece of the media of indulging in a misinformation marketing campaign to tarnish the picture of the TDB, whereas its solely goal has been to guard the customs and traditions of the temple.