From Temple To Actor's Home: Untold Story Of Sabarimala Gold Door's JourneyAccording to court documents accessed by NDTV, the gold cladding on the Dwarapalaka idols and door panels was removed and weighed on July 19, 2019 at 42.8 kilogrammes. The saga of sacred art, devotion, controversy and a missing 4.5 kg of gold reads more like a thriller than a temple chronicle. In this article, we trace From Temple To Actor's Home: Untold Story Of Sabarimala Gold Door's JourneyAccording to court documents accessed by NDTV, the gold cladding on the Dwarapalaka idols and door panels was removed and weighed on July 19, 2019 at 42.8 kilogrammes. The Sacred Door and Its Golden Sheen In the heart of Kerala’s famed Sabarimala shrine, the Dwarapalaka idols stand sentinel before the sanctum. These gatekeepers, along with their door panels, were richly clad in gold, destined to evoke awe and reinforce sanctity. The granting of gold cladding was not a mere decorative act, but a tra...