Puri: The inventory report of the Ratna Bhandar (treasury) of Puri Jagannath temple will not be made public, informed Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan.
Harichandan on Thursday clarified several key decisions related to the Puri Jagannath Temple, covering the ongoing Ratna Bhandar inventory and improved darshan arrangements for Puri residents.
Talking to mediapersons, the Law Minister said that the counting and accounting of the Ratna Bhandar’s valuables are likely to be completed by the end of the ‘Margashira’ month. However, the inventory report of Srimandir Ratna Bhandar will not be made public. The entire process is being conducted as per the 1978 list. Once the full inventory is completed, a fresh list will be prepared. 3D mapping, photography and videography of all rare and precious ornaments are currently underway. However, the final list of precious ornaments will not be available in the public domain. The inventory work will continue for a longer period after Durga Puja and is expected to conclude before the month of Margashira.”
Regarding smooth darshan at Puri Srimandir, Law Minister made it clear that arrangements for ramps and queue-based darshan will be made in the Natamandap of Srimandir within the next three to four months to ensure smoother and easier darshan for devotees. IIT Bhubaneswar had been assigned the responsibility of designing an easy ramp system. The proposal has been examined at the government level. After further study by the Chhatisha Niyoga authorities and members of the Temple Managing Committee, the system will be implemented.
The Minister further stated that special darshan arrangements will be made through the Uttaradwar (north gate) for Puri residents.
