Puri Jagannath Temple’s Ratna Bhandar to be Inspected by ASI on Sept 18

Puri: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will inspect the Ratna Bhandar of Puri Jagannath Temple on September 18.

According to the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), a 10-member ASI team led by Additional Director General of ASI Janhwij Sharma will carry out the inspection of the Ratna Bhandar.

The Director and a senior Scientist of the Hyderabad-based National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), Joint Director General (Conservation) of the ASI, two structural engineers and one Chemist are also part of the team.

It is to be noted here that SJTA Chief Administrator Dr Arabinda Padhee has requested the ASI to complete the repair and conservation work of the Ratna Bhandar at the earliest possible time.