In a sensational incident, a gold treasure has been found in an ancient temple in Kanchipuram. The temple committee members initially resisted the takeover saying the temple was in a dilapidated condition and the HR & CE never bothered to maintain the Kuzhabeswarar temple, in spite of repeated requests.
Kulambeswarar Temple is a 500-year-old temple located in Uthiramerur Kanchipuram District. The people of the city worked hard to consecrate the temple. Then during the reconstruction of the temple a pile of gold was found. About 561 grams of gold was found, that is to say, more than half a kilo. The villagers have stated categorically that the gold cannot be handed over to the revenue department.
The villagers have decided to keep these jewels safely under the new temple to avoid any controversy. Knowing this, the Revenue Department asked them to hand over the jewellery but the villagers refused to hand over. Following this, the police and the revenue department held talks with the villagers. Following this, even the higher authorities also held talks with the villagers. Now the authorities have given the villagers, 1-hr time to return the items to the government.
The gold ornaments found in this temple may date back to the 16th century. Historians have suggested that it may have been buried to protect it from an alien invasion. The villagers are of the view that they are willing to give the gold back if they manage to keep the gold treasures safe.
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