Temporary Transfer of Shri Jagannath Temple Ornaments
Announcement by Puri Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain
Puri Collector Siddharth Shankar Swain announced that the temporary transfer of ornaments from the inner chamber of the Ratna Bhandar (Treasure Trove) of the Shri Jagannath Temple to a temporary treasury will take place between 9:51 am and 12:15 pm on Thursday.
Details of the Transfer
A group of 11 members responsible for the inventorization of the valuables in Ratna Bhandar will enter the chamber to carry out the temporary transfer. Swain stated, “Our group of 11 members will enter the inner chamber of the Ratna Bhandar and will open it again between 9:51 am and 12:15 pm on Thursday, to transfer ornaments to a temporary treasury set up.”
Reopening of Ratna Bhandar
On Sunday, July 14, the Ratna Bhandar of the Shri Jagannath Temple was reopened after over four decades. Justice Biswanath Rath, Inspection Committee Chairman, mentioned that the outer bhandar was opened, but the inner bhandar will be opened after 5-6 days to take stock of the ornaments. Videography was done for record purposes.
Chief Administrator’s Statement
Arabinda Kumar Padhee, Chief Administrator of Shree Jagannatha Temple Office, said that all valuables from the outer bhandar were shifted to a temporary strong room on Sunday. He added, “The videography recordings are only for our record purposes, not for any publicity or any media purpose.”
Government Approval
The Odisha government approved the opening of the Ratna Bhandar for inventorization of valuables, including pieces of jewellery stored there. Special boxes were brought to Shri Jagannath Temple ahead of the reopening.
Doubts Revealed
Puri Collector -: A Puri Collector is a government official in charge of the Puri district in Odisha, India. They handle administrative tasks and ensure the smooth running of the district.
Siddharth Shankar Swain -: Siddharth Shankar Swain is the name of the current Puri Collector, the official responsible for the district of Puri.
Shri Jagannath Temple -: Shri Jagannath Temple is a famous Hindu temple in Puri, Odisha, dedicated to Lord Jagannath, a form of Lord Vishnu.
Ornaments -: Ornaments in this context refer to the valuable jewelry and decorations used in the temple for the deities.
Ratna Bhandar -: Ratna Bhandar is the treasure house of the Shri Jagannath Temple where valuable items like gold and jewelry are stored.
Temporary treasury -: A temporary treasury is a secure place where the ornaments will be kept for a short period while the main treasure house is being checked or repaired.
Odisha government -: The Odisha government is the governing body of the state of Odisha in India, responsible for making and enforcing laws in the state.
Standard Operating Procedures -: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are detailed, written instructions to achieve uniformity in performing a specific function, ensuring safety and efficiency.
Videography -: Videography means recording events on video. In this case, it was done to keep a record of the transfer of the ornaments.
Strong room -: A strong room is a very secure room where valuable items are kept safe from theft or damage.
