Empty Almirahs, Treasure Chests In Srimandir Ratna Bhandar To Be Shifted On August 23
The Shree Jagannatha Temple is an important Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Jagannatha, a form of lord Vishnu, located on the eastern coast of India, at Puri in the state of Odisha
Puri: The Odisha Government has approved the relocation of empty almirahs and treasure chests from the Ratna Bhandar of Puri’s Srimandir. These empty almirahs and treasure chests will be moved to a room adjacent to the Niladri Vihar temple museum on August 23.
The process, set to begin at 1 pm, will necessitate a temporary suspension of public darshan and a rescheduling of temple rituals until completion. The relocation follows the earlier transfer of treasures to temporary strong rooms after the Ratna Bhandar’s opening in July.
Due to their size exceeding the treasury door, the almirahs and chests remained, prompting a request for additional SOPs from the Temple Managing Committee.
With the state government’s directive, preparations are underway. Post-relocation, the ASI will inspect the Ratna Bhandar for hidden compartments and undertake necessary repairs.
