7th door
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The 7th door (Vault B) of the Anantha Padmanabha Swamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala, is a highly mysterious, unopened chamber, rumored to contain immense, ancient treasures. It is sealed without bolts, featuring images of two large cobras. Legends suggest it is protected by a "Nag Bandham" or "Nag Pasham" mantra, and can only be opened by a high-level sadhu chanting the Garuda mantra, with warnings of disaster if opened by other means.
- The Mystery of Vault B: While5 other vaults in the temple were opened in 2011, revealing an estimated $22 billion USD in gold and jewels, Vault B has remained untouched, making it one of India's most enduring mysteries.
- Significance: The vault is believed to be more sacred to Lord Anantha Padmanabhaswamy and is considered part of the "inner" or innermost sanctum.
- Legends & Beliefs: It is believed that the door has no physical locks or keys and can only be opened by a Siddha Purusha or Yogi who is proficient in the sacred Garuda Mantra.
- The Curse: According to popular folklore, opening the chamber by unauthorized or modern methods could bring catastrophes.
- Contents: While unknown, legends and myths speculate the chamber contains unimaginable wealth, including gold coins, jewels, and potentially sacred relics.