The repair work of the Ratnabhandar at the Puri temple will be closed from April 29 to June 27 due to special rituals and events, including the outer Chandan Yatra, inner Chandan Yatra, and Sannava Purnima.
According to Chief Administrator Arvind Padhi, significant progress has been made in the repair work, with 193 hours and 5 minutes of work completed in four months. The inner Ratnabhandar's repair is almost complete, with only floor work remaining.
The renovation work will resume after the Rath Yatra, from June 28 to July 6. The administration is focused on completing the long-term renovation project without rushing it.
Key Highlights
- 277 stones have been replaced and installed
- 148 stones installed in the inner Ratnabhandar
- Stainless steel beams will be installed in the outer Ratnabhandar
- Chemical plaster will be applied to the temple's exterior