The Shri Jagannath Temple administration on Monday announced that the counting of the sacred ornaments stored inside the ‘Bhitara Ratna Bhandar’ of the temple will resume from tomorrow, following guidelines issued by the State Government. 

The inventory process has been scheduled on the 19th, 21st, 23rd, 26th, 28th, 29th, and 30th of this month. Temple authorities emphasised that the counting will be conducted with strict adherence to official protocols, ensuring full transparency and security.

Darshan Arrangements During Counting

The counting of ornaments will commence after the conclusion of the midday rituals (dhupa) each day. During the process, darshan near the inner sanctum will be suspended to maintain safety and allow officials to focus on the meticulous inventory work. 

Devotees, however, will still be able to have darshan from near the (Bahara Katha), ensuring that religious observances continue uninterrupted.

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The temple administration has assured that all necessary measures will be taken to minimise inconvenience to visitors while maintaining the sanctity of the rituals. Officials have requested devotees to cooperate and follow instructions during the counting process.

This resumption of the systematic inventory of the inner Ratna Bhandar reflects the temple administration’s commitment to transparency, devotion, and preservation of sacred treasures. The careful documentation of the precious ornaments not only upholds religious traditions but also reinforces public confidence in the temple’s management and administrative practices.