Puri Srimandir authorities and temple servants are scrambling to tackle a surging rat and mouse infestation threatening the inner sanctum of Mahaprabhu.
With rodents exploiting the nighttime darkness after the closing of the Jaya Vijaya Porta to nest in the sacred Kanakmundi canopy, concerns have grown over potential damage to the deity and temple structure.
Following urgent deliberations within the Chhatisha Niyog, officials confirmed that traditional remedial measures will be implemented. Puri District Magistrate Divyajyoti Parida stated that coordinated discussions are underway with the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) to formulate a solution.
In strict accordance with age-old temple rituals and traditions, specialized traps and bait bowls will soon be deployed to curb the rodent menace before further harm occurs.