Archive · 18 Sep 2025
Puri Temple to Shift Lord Jagannath's Valuables to Treasury
The Puri Jagannath Temple is moving the valuable items of Lord Jagannath back to their original storage place, the Ratna Bhandar.
This follows repairs to the treasury, which was closed for a long time.
The shift is planned for the morning of September 23rd.
During the process, public access might be regulated.
A magistrate will be present to ensure a smooth move.
After the shift, the treasury will be sealed, and the keys will be kept safely at the district treasury.
The temple is also relocating the donation box to improve devotee access.
Valuables to be moved from temporary storage to Ratna Bhandar.
Shifting is scheduled for September 23, 2024, between 7:17 AM and 11:17 AM.
Public darshan will be regulated during the shift.
A magistrate will oversee the transfer.
Key to the treasury will be secured at the district treasury.
- Who
- Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA)
- What
- Shifting ornaments and valuables of Lord Jagannath back to the Ratna Bhandar
- When
- September 23, 2024
- Where
- Puri Jagannath Temple, Odisha
- Why
- Following completion of restoration work
- Event
- Shifting of Lord Jagannath's valuables to Ratna Bhandar
- Date
- September 23, 2024
- Time
- 7:17 AM to 11:17 AM
- Location
- Puri Jagannath Temple, Odisha
- Reason
- Completion of Ratna Bhandar restoration
- Key Handling
- District Treasury
- Overseer
- Magistrate