Professor Deepak Sarma discusses billion-dollar treasure hunt in Hindu temple

Results of billion-dollar treasure hunt in Hindu temple to be revealed

Fox News: Last summer, archaeologists opened the underground chambers of a 16th century temple in southern India, where they discovered chambers containing sacks of diamonds and gold, crowns and other antique jewelry. The treasure is estimated to be worth as much as $40 billion. “The [inventory] brings to the forefront issues concerning the legitimacy of a secular government making decisions about religious institutions,” said Deepak Sarma, professor of South Asian religions and philosophy.