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Mystery surrounds the Ratna Bhandar and its contents for decades. The treasury was last opened for an inventory in 1978. The state govt has been facing pressure from different quarters to reopen the treasury for its structural inspection and inventory.
Former Supreme Court judge, justice Arijit Pasayat (retd) will head the 12-member committee mandated to supervise the process to prepare the inventory | Latest News India
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has started 3D laser scanning of Puri Jagannath Temple’s Ratna Bhandar’s (treasury) for its upkeep. Learn more about the process and its significance.