2019 Letter Sparks New Twist in Sabarimala Gold Controversy
Sabarimala Ayyappan temple's sponsor wanted to use the remaining gold after plating to solemise a wedding - for which he had sought permission, court findings revealed amid the alleged theft of gold plates used in the temple's sanctum sanctorum. According to the details accessed by NDTV, the sponsor, Unnikrishnan Potty, had written a letter to the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB) on December 9, 2019.
"I would like to inform you that I have some gold balance in my hand after finishing the gold work of the Sabarimala sanctum sanctorum main door and the dwarapalakar's. I would like to use it for a girl's marriage who needs support and genuine, in coordination with TBD.
