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Puri Temple's Ratna Bhandar Inventory Phase 2 Begins April 8, Ornaments to be Matched with 1978 List

Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan has announced the second phase of the inventory of ornaments from the Puri Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar will be held from April 8 to 10. The enumeration will focus on the Bahar Ratna Bhandar and aims to match all items with a list compiled in 1978. The process involves 3D and digital photography for proper documentation and storage. The minister expects the work to be completed before the upcoming Rath Yatra festival.

Key Points: Puri Jagannath Temple Ratna Bhandar Inventory Phase 2 from April 8

  • Second phase of inventory from April 8-10
  • Ornaments to be matched with 1978 list
  • 3D and digital photography being used
  • Process to conclude before Rath Yatra
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Puri Temple's Ratna Bhandar inventory phase 2 from April 8; Odisha Law Minister says ornaments to be matched with 1978 list

Odisha Law Minister announces 3-day inventory of Lord Jagannath's ornaments in Puri temple's Ratna Bhandar, to be matched with 1978 records.

"We will then be able to produce a proper listing of the ornaments, matching it with the list compiled in 1978. - Prithiviraj Harichandan"

Bhubaneswar, April 6

Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan has announced that the second phase of the inventory of Lord Jagannath's ornaments from the Ratna Bhandar of the Puri Jagannath Temple is scheduled to be held on April 8, 9, and 10.

Speaking to ANI, Harichandan said the enumeration will cover the ornaments in the Bahar Ratna Bhandar and is expected to be completed within the three scheduled days.

"The enumeration of Ratna Bhandar will start again, commencing on the 8th of this month. For the 8th, 9th, and 10th, the dates were scheduled, and I am expecting that by the end of the third day, we will be able to complete the enumeration of all the ornaments in Bahar Ratna Bhandar," he said.

The minister said the ornaments will be matched against the list compiled in 1978, and that 3D photography and digital photographs are also being taken as part of the process.

"We will then be able to produce a proper listing of the ornaments, matching it with the list compiled in 1978. We are taking all kinds of digital photographs, including 3D photography. The nomenclature is being identified and will be properly stored for subsequent years," Harichandan said.

He added that the entire process is expected to be completed before the Rath Yatra.

On the law and order situation in West Bengal ahead of the state assembly elections, Harichandan said the situation has truly deteriorated, citing the recent incident where judicial officers were stranded at a particular location.

"The law and order situation has truly deteriorated in West Bengal. The Union Government is closely monitoring all these situations, and the Election Commission is also taking appropriate action in this regard," he said.

Expressing confidence in the BJP's prospects in the state, the minister said, "We believe there will be a free and fair election in Bengal this time, and we will have a very positive result that will save Bengal in the future. We are expecting the BJP to win."

West Bengal Assembly will go to polls in two phases on April 23 and April 29, with counting scheduled for May 4.

- ANI

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Rohit P
Finally! This should have been done years ago. Every devotee has the right to know the status of Mahaprabhu's ornaments. The government must ensure the process is live-streamed or at least has representatives from all major trust bodies for complete trust.
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Arjun K
Good to see a systematic approach with digital records. But why did the minister bring West Bengal politics into a statement about the temple? Feels like mixing two separate issues. Focus should be 100% on the sacred inventory.
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Sarah B
As someone fascinated by India's cultural history, this is fascinating. The use of 3D photography to document centuries-old jewellery is a brilliant fusion of tradition and technology. Hope the findings are shared with the public.
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Karthik V
Jai Jagannath! This is seva of the highest order. Completing it before the Rath Yatra is perfect timing. The ornaments are not just wealth, they are divine blessings. The 1978 list must be the final benchmark, no discrepancies should be tolerated.
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Meera T
While the inventory is essential, I sincerely hope the process is carried out with the utmost sanctity and respect. The temple is a living deity, not a museum. The focus should be on devotion, not just creating a digital catalogue.

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