Suresh Raina visits world's richest temple, wins 'adipoli' reaction from Sreesanth

A few days ago, Indian cricketer Suresh Raina and his wife Priyanka visited Kerala's Padmanabhaswami Temple, which is widely considered the richest temple in the world. Posting a picture clicked in front of the temple in which the couple wears the traditional Kerala attire, Raina captioned it, 'Had a divine darshan at Padmannabhaswami Temple, where Lord Vishnu is worshipped as the Supreme Being. The temple's tranquil atmosphere and majestic deity testify to the power of faith and devotion.' The temple, renowned for its architectural grandeur, has Lord Vishnu's majestic idol in the 'ananthasayanam' posture, which has him reclining on his serpent Adisesha. The temple is termed the richest in the world due to the vast treasures in its vaults, which are estimated to be around one trillion dollars.  

Sreesanth's reaction to Raina's post
Raina's long-time squadmate, Sreesanth, with whom he has played in many key tournaments like the ICC T20 2007 World Cup and the 2011 ICC World Cup, posted an adorable comment below the picture. In true Malayali style, Sreesanth commented, 'Sundaranum Subdariyum, adipoli moneee,' which translates to, 'Both of you look stunning.' Sreesanth's comment alone raked up more than 1,800 likes quickly, and many follow-up comments appreciated his words. Kerala's two-time Olympic medal winner hockey player P R Sreejesh also shared his love for the picture with heart emoticons, to which Raina replied with thanks. 

Many other famous cricketers like South African spinner Keshav Maharaj and Indian players Shikhar Dhawan, Umesh Yadav and Ravi Shastri have visited the temple in the past. Last year, Indian cricket team members Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Shreyas Iyer, Washington Sundar and Suryakumar Yadav had visited the temple while they were in Thiruvananthapuram as part of India's One Day International match against Sri Lanka. 

What's special about the temple?
While the devotees cannot visit the hidden vaults of the 2,000-year-old temple, pilgrims can pray amid its stunning Dravidian architecture and sacred artefacts. Its reclining idol, about 18 feet long, is known for its sheer size and intricate craftsmanship. Devotees also often visit the temple tank to pray in its serene ambience, and many believe the waters here have a divine significance. The temple's history is also closely connected with the region's erstwhile royal family.