Produced by: Manoj Kumar
Five of the six vaults of the Temple opened in 2011 revealed treasures worth over $22 billion, including gold statues, jewels. Vault B, however, remains sealed.
Known as “Mahabharata Kallara,” Vault B is sealed behind layers of iron, wood, and another iron door adorned with cobras—believed to warn intruders of the curse that lies within.
Vault B is directly linked to the deity, Lord Padmanabhaswamy. It is said to house treasures and objects of divine origin, guarded by celestial beings and serpent locks.
Vault B is said to be protected by a mystical “Naga Bandham” or serpent lock. Only an enlightened sadhu chanting the powerful “Garuda Mantra” is believed capable of safely unlocking it.
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Legends warn that opening Vault B could unleash disasters. Some claim it connects to the Arabian Sea, risking floods, while astrologers have warned of divine wrath and curses.
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Mythical protectors are said to guard the temple’s treasures: the serpent Anantha Shesha, celestial beings, and the Kanjirottu Yakshi, a mythical female vampire.
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Theories about Vault B range from unimaginable wealth surpassing the other vaults to ancient scrolls of sacred knowledge, divine weapons, or even a “Vimana”—an ancient flying machine.
Vault B’s main iron door remains jammed shut despite modern attempts to open it. The intricate cobra carvings symbolize divine protection, adding a layer of mystique to its impenetrability.
An underground network of tunnels is rumored to exist beneath the temple, some speculated to lead directly to the Arabian Sea, hinting at the temple’s possible maritime connections.
Vaults G and H, rediscovered in 2014, remain unopened. Their contents are unknown, yet they add to the temple’s mysterious allure and historical significance.