RATNA BHANDAR LIKELY TO OPEN ON JULY 14

Puri(09/07/2024): Ratna Bhandar, the treasure trove of Lord Jagannath, is likely to be opened on July 14, informed Justice Biswanath Rath, the chairman of the high-level committee reconstituted by Odisha government to supervise the inventorisation of valuables including jewellery stored in the Ratna Bhandar of Puri Srimandir. Rath said, "The state government will be given a proposal for the reopening of the Ratna Bhandar on July 14.

Whether the key is available or not or whether it functions or not, Ratna Bhandar will be reopened definitely. According to Justice Rath, there are three type of ornaments as mentioned in the record of rights.

The Temple Management has informed that designated place (room) has been finalised where the ornaments will be shifted.

As the temple property cannot be shifted outside, a designated place will be identified inside the temple.