Vault Ritual Assistant (Kallara B1/B2 Specialist)
Job Alert: Vault Ritual Assistant (Kallara B1/B2 Specialist)
Temple: Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Location: East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala
Interview Date: 28 June 2025 | 11 AM
Application: Email resume to `recruit@sree-padmanabhaswamy.org`
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Role Significance & Historical Context
This isn’t just a job – it’s a hereditary responsibility tied to the temple’s 8th-century traditions. Successful candidates will join the team managing India’s most mysterious vaults:
– Kallara B: Contains priceless assets documented in the “Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Treasure Inventory” (2011)
– Kallara A: Holds the primary deity’s ritual objects
Note: Vault B remains sealed per royal decree; this role maintains its ritual sanctity.
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Daily Ritual Responsibilities
1. Vault Atmosphere Maintenance:
– Daily ashtabhishekam (8 sacred substances) to vault doors
– Chanting Moola Mantram 108 times before sunrise
2. Astrological Coordination:
– Calculate auspicious times for vault inspections using Kerala School of Astronomy
– Prepare Nakshatra Kundali for inventory rituals
3. Ritual Security Protocols:
– Verify Panchaloha (5-metal) seal integrity
– Conduct Sudarshana Homam for divine protection
4. Treasure Preservation:
– Monitor gold-plated artifacts with non-contact methods
– Apply vedic preservatives (turmeric-lime paste, sandalwood oil)
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Non-Negotiable Requirements
| Category | Requirement Details | Rationale |
|———-|———————|———–|
| Hereditary | Kerala Nair caste with Samanthan subcaste | Only families historically entrusted with vault knowledge |
| Astrological | Mastery of Parahita system & Tantrasamuchayam texts | Required for calculating Rahu Kala avoidance |
| Physical | Height < 165 cm, Weight < 60 kg | To navigate narrow vault passages |
| Spiritual | Brahmacharya (celibacy) during service period | Ritual purity mandated by Tantric Vidhi |
| Legal | Willingness to sign 20-year confidentiality agreement | Supreme Court order (CA No. 2732/2020) |
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Selection Process (Strictly Enforced)
1. Document Verification:
– Original community certificate (issued by Village Officer)
– Horoscope matching temple’s Prashna Kundali
2. Practical Tests:
– Mantra Proficiency: Chant Varaha Purana verses in dark chamber
– Astrology Test: Calculate Vishu Sankranti 2026 timings within 5 minutes
3. Tantric Initiation:
– Finalists undergo Deva Prashna (oracle consultation) at Kollur Mookambika
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Compensation & Unique Perks
– Monthly Salary: ₹42,500 (7th Pay Commission)
– Housing: Free stay in heritage Mana (ancestral home) near temple
– Royal Privileges:
– Lifetime entry to Sree Padmanabha Dasas royal events
– Annual gold coin during Alpashy festival
– Spiritual Benefits:
– Direct darshan of Moola Vigraha before sunrise
– Initiation into Tantric Vidya by Thantri Nambi
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Critical Restrictions
– Forbidden Acts:
– Photography within 100m of vaults
– Leather/footwear in vault corridor
– Non-vegetarian diet during service years
– Lifestyle Mandates:
– White dress code (cotton only)
– Must reside within temple Agraharam
– Cannot travel abroad without royal consent
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Application Guidelines
Submit by 27 June 2025:
1. Documents:
– Community certificate (Nair Samanthan)
– Astrology certification from recognized Gurukul
– Medical certificate (BMI < 22)
2. Special Submission:
– Handwritten Sankalpam (vow) in Malayalam:
> “I vow to protect Sree Padmanabhaswamy’s secrets unto death”
3. Interview Attire:
– Men: White Mundu with Veshti
– Women: White Kerala Saree (no jewelry)
Address:
> The Thantri,
> Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple Trust,
> East Fort, Thiruvananthapuram – 695023
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Temple Fast Facts
– Vault Status: Chamber B remains sealed per Garuda Purana prophecy
– Current Team: Only 12 authorized vault assistants (all >60 years)
– Security: Combines traditional Nair guards with ASI-monitored sensors
– Unique Ritual: “Bhagavati Seva” – Monthly offering to vault serpent deities
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Supporting Content:
Documentary: “The Last Kallara Guardians” (with temple permission)
Guide: “Kerala Astrology Certification Paths”
Interactive: “Could You Qualify?” (Heritage Quiz)
Ethical Note:
Content must respect Supreme Court’s confidentiality orders regarding vault contents.
Pro Tip: “Applicants from Poonjar/Kozhikode royal families get priority”
Need the temple-approved application template or astrological test samples? I’ll prepare them immediately!
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