ASI urged to finish Puri Jagannath temple Ratna Bhandar restore work throughout Rath Yatra

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Archeological Survey of India , the custodian of the Twelfth-century temple, started repairing the Ratna Bhandar in July 2024 when it was reopened after 46 years.

In a letter, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee requested ASI Director General Yadubir Singh Rawat to expedite the continuing conservation and restore work of the Ratna Bhandar.

Padhee stated within the letter that the remaining work ought to be accomplished between June 28 and July 6 throughout the upcoming Rath Yatra. The chariot pageant will probably be held on June 27.

During the annual Rath Yatra, Lord Jagannath, alongside together with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, embarks on a journey from the shrine to the Gundicha Temple, thought of their aunt’s home, and keep there for a couple of days earlier than returning. The deities journey in embellished chariots, pulled by hundreds of devotees.

The Ratna Bhandar was additionally opened on the time of the Rath Yatra pageant final 12 months throughout the absence of the deities.

Padhee, an IAS officer, additionally knowledgeable the ASI that the company’s scheduled supervision of the Jagannath temple’s ‘Garbhagriha’ ought to be carried out by an officer within the rank of deputy director or director throughout the pageant.

He expressed gratitude to ASI for the work executed in changing the Khondalite stone close to the ‘Aruna Stambha’ and preserving the dear treasures until date.

‘Aruna Stambha’, a monolithic rock representing ‘Aruna’, the charioteer of the Sun God, is positioned in entrance of the Jagannath temple in Puri.

Padhee stated that the ramp building on the northern gate of the temple was accomplished following Supreme Court orders, underneath ASI supervision.

While the SJTA has submitted a revised design for air-conditioning of the ‘Natamandap’ , he stated the ASI’s approval on this regard is awaited.

Padhee stated that discussions are being held with ASI consultants on the illumination of the temple.

The letter additionally emphasised the significance of finishing all pending duties inside deadlines to make sure the long-term conservation and security of the Shree Jagannath Temple.

Meanwhile, Padhee held a gathering with 4 ‘Badagrahi’ servitors throughout the day.

“There was a long discussion on how to conduct smooth Pahandi of deities. The administration has prohibited use of mobile phones on chariots. The servitors have been urged to ensure a smooth rath yatra,” he stated.

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