Odisha Set to Reopen 'Ratna Bhandar' of Lord Jagannath Temple After 46 Years

The Odisha government will reopen the Ratna Bhandar, the treasury of the Lord Jagannath temple, on Sunday after 46 years. The reopening will include an inventory and repairs by the Archaeological Survey of India. A high-level committee has recommended the reopening, and precautions include authorised personnel and a snake catcher.

The Odisha government is poised to reopen the 'Ratna Bhandar', the treasured vault of the Lord Jagannath temple in Puri, after 46 years for inventory and repair works, officials announced.

Last opened in 1978, the Ratna Bhandar's reopening is accompanied by regulatory procedures and blessings, Puri District Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain confirmed.

The Archaeological Survey of India will utilize this opportunity to carry out necessary maintenance of the ancient shrine. A high-level state committee has urged the reconsideration while ensuring safety and traditional protocols are strictly followed.