Ratnabhandar Ornaments Transferred; Darshan Resumes at Srimandir
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 sacred process to transfer ornaments to the renovated Ratnabhandar of Puri Srimandir was successfully completed on Tuesday.
According to reports, the outer Ratnabhandar was unlocked at 10.55 am, and 12 cupboards of valuables were shifted over a span of four hours, concluding at 2.55 pm.
To ensure transparency, the entire procedure including opening and sealing was videographed. As per protocol, the key to the inner Ratnabhandar will be stored in the district treasury, while the outer Ratnabhandar key will remain with the Shri Mandir Administration, alongside representatives of the Gajapati and the temple treasurer. Due to the transfer, darshan of the Holy Trinity was suspended from 10 am. However, devotees were still able to purchase Mahaprasad from Ananda Bazar.
As per the earlier announcement of the temple administration, the darshan of deities is to resume after the completion of Ratna Bhandar orbament transfer process.
Ahead of the transfer, the Natamandap and Jagamohan were thoroughly cleansed. The state government’s instructions are awaited for the valuation of the ornaments.
The temple administration is working to restore normal temple activities soon, ensuring both tradition and security are upheld.
