Mathura News: Mysterious treasure of Lord Banke Bihari opened after 160 years, the process started with the rules and regulations, know the whole matter

Last Updated: October 19, 2025, 07:55 IST Banke Bihari Temple: The process of opening the age-old treasure kept in the famous Banke Bihari Temple of Vrindavan has finally begun. This treasure of Lord Banke Bihari is opened with rituals after nearly 54 years on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras. Mathura. The treasury of Thakur Banke Bihari Temple of Vrindavan finally started to become on Saturday. It is said that this treasure is about 160 years old and it is reopened after about 54 years. The process of opening the treasure was started from the main entrance of the sanctum sanctorum, where first the lamp was lit and a neem branch was placed. After this the door was opened amid formal chanting of mantras. The entire process of opening the treasury is done under the supervision of the district administration. As far as security arrangements are concerned, tight security has been introduced in the temple premises. The administration videotaped the treasury so that every activity could be documented. This hoard is said to contain precious jewellery, gold-silver metals and antiques of Lord Banke Bihari. The treasure of the temple is connected with the ancient tradition. According to sources, this treasure is connected with the ancient tradition of the temple. It is said that opening this treasure was considered taboo. Many priests and servants of the temple are in favor of maintaining this tradition. He says that this treasure is a symbol of “decency” and it is not proper to open it. In response, a serving priest of the temple said that this treasure had been safe for centuries as the property of God. The priest also claimed that a “bearded snake” is also present in this treasure that has been protecting it for years. They believe that by opening the treasure this snake can appear and show its reaction. There is a possibility of poisonous gas in the treasury. Due to the treasury being closed for a long time, there is a possibility of poisonous gas inside. Therefore, the administration has made special security arrangements. A team of experts was given the responsibility to clean and inspect the treasury. The process of preparing the tax list is also done under the supervision of the district administration. Whatever objects and jewels are found in it, they will be counted and catalogued. There is also a possibility that unimaginable amounts of gold, silver and jewel-studded jewelery could be found in this treasure. This moment is very historic and full of faith for the people of Vrindavan. While on the one hand the administration considers it important from the point of view of preserving religious heritage, on the other hand the priests of the temple object and call it a violation of tradition. Click here to add News18 as your favorite news source on Google. Location: Mathura, Uttar Pradesh First published: 18 October 2025, 15:42 IST homeuttar-pradesh Treasure of Lord Banke Bihari opened after 160 years, process started with rituals