Silver Cladding Of Singhadwara Of Puri Jagannath Temple Ends

Puri: The silver cladding of Singhadwar (Lion’s Gate), the main entrance of Srimandir in Puri, has been completed.

The artisans from Mumbai completed the work within the stipulated time period. The silver cladding has been made as per the ancient Utkalia architecture.

A devotee of Lord Jagannath from Mumbai had donated 500kg silver for the purpose.

The silver coating work of Singhadwara had begun on June 21, a day after deities commenced a 9-day sojourn to the Gundicha Temple. The entire work was executed by Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) under the supervision of ASI during Ratha Jatra.