Opening the Ratna Bhandar After 46 Years The Ratna Bhandar, the treasury of Odisha’s iconic Jagannath Temple in Puri, was recently opened after 46 years, sparking allegations of theft. Reports suggest that valuables may have been stolen, leading to an investigation. Suspicions of Theft A government-formed committee member, tasked with maintaining the inventory of the…
Suspicions Raised by Duplicate Keys and Unlocked Chests Justice Biswanath Rath, Chairman of the Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar Inspection Committee, made some startling revelations about the Ratna Bhandar during an exclusive interview with OTV on Thursday. Justice Rath narrated his experience inspecting the treasure trove, highlighting significant issues, including the presence of duplicate keys and…
High-Tech Inspection of Puri Jagannath Temple’s Inner Chambers The process of shifting ornaments and valuables from the inner chamber, known as the Bhitara Ratna Bhandar, of the Puri Jagannath temple is set to be completed today. Puri Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb announced that the operation began this morning and is expected to be finished by…
Decision on Ratna Bhandar Imminent Amid widespread speculation, Odisha Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan has addressed rumors regarding the opening of Puri Srimandir’s Ratna Bhandar, a revered treasure trove. On Wednesday, Harichandan announced that a decision on this matter is expected to be finalized within a day or two. “High-level discussions about the opening of Ratna…
