Archive · 25 May 2025
Ratna Bhandar Restoration Expected by July 8, Says Minister
The government is working to fix the Jagannath Temple's treasure storehouse, called the Ratna Bhandar.
The repairs stopped during a festival but will start again soon after the main event, Ratha Yatra.
Workers plan to work longer hours to finish the work by July 8.
They have already replaced damaged beams and are fixing the floor with new stones.
The goal is to make sure the storehouse lasts for a long time.
Restoration work on the Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar is set to finish by July 8.
Repair work commenced on December 17, 2024, and paused for Chandan Yatra.
Work will resume on June 28, after the Rath Yatra.
ASI will work 7-8 hours daily once the deities are away.
The damaged flooring will be replaced with Khondalite stone and damaged beams with stainless steel.
- Who
- ASI officials and the government.
- What
- Restoration work on the Ratna Bhandar.
- When
- Expected completion by July 8, 2024.
- Where
- Jagannath Temple, Puri
- Why
- To ensure structural stability and longevity of the Ratna Bhandar.
- Project
- Ratna Bhandar Restoration
- Completion Deadline
- July 8, 2024
- Work Resumption Date
- June 28
- Materials Used
- Khondalite stone, stainless steel
- Previous Work Hours
- 200 hours between Dec 17, 2024 and April 28, 2025
