Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar Opening LIVE Updates: Doors Opened at Auspicious Time of 1:28 PM

After a long gap of 46 years, the Ratna Bhandar (treasure trove) of the 12th-century Puri Srimandir was finally opened at the auspicious time of 1:28 PM on Sunday.

The outer chamber of the Ratna Bhandar was opened first and all the ornaments of the deities were completely shifted to the temporary strong room. Then the door of the inner Ratna Bhandar was opened by breaking the three locks by following the SOP. 

However, the shifting of valuables to the temporary strong room couldn't be done due to shortage of time. It will be done on another day after 'Bahuda Yatra'.

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Jul 14, 2024 22:01 IST

After ASI completes inner Ratna Bhandar repair, valuables shifted for counting: SJTA Chief Arabinda Padhee (OTV Interview)

Jul 14, 2024 19:52 IST

Inner Ratna Bhandar opened after breaking locks: SJTA Chief Administrator

In a historic day for countless devotees of Lord Jagannath across the globe, the Ratna Bhandar (treasure trove) of the 12th-century Puri Srimandir was finally opened on Sunday after a long gap of 46 years. Read more...

Jul 14, 2024 19:45 IST

Inside Ratna Bhandar under Lord Jagannath's watchful Gaze - Chairman Justice Biswanath Rath

Jul 14, 2024 17:42 IST

Reflecting on 46 years: CBK Mohanty hails remarkable achievements in just 8 days

Jul 14, 2024 17:40 IST

SJTA Chief Arabinda Padhee reveals ornaments shifted, inner chamber opened, future date set for completion

Jul 14, 2024 17:26 IST

Snake helpline members responded swiftly to the call from Puri Srimandir, ensuring there was no threat from snakes

Jul 14, 2024 17:03 IST

The inner Ratna Bhandar lock in Puri allegedly cut after keys fail to open

Jul 14, 2024 17:00 IST

Historic day for all the devotees of Lord Jagannath: BJP National VP & Kendrapara MP, Baijayant Panda on Ratna Bhandar Opening

Jul 14, 2024 16:14 IST

Bats in large numbers fly out toward the 'Baisi Pahacha' of Srimandir

Jul 14, 2024 15:16 IST

Team to provide details on Ratna Bhandar after inspection: Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan

Jul 14, 2024 14:41 IST

Everything is being done as per the SOP: Puri SP

Jul 14, 2024 14:34 IST

Historic Day! Puri Jagannath Temple Ratna Bhandar opened after 46 years

In a historic occasion for Odisha, the Ratna Bhandar of the 12th-century Puri Srimandir was finally opened at after 46 years. The treasury housing invaluable ornaments, was unlocked at the auspicious time (Subha Bela) of 1:28 PM on Sunday i.e. July 14. Read More...

Jul 14, 2024 13:51 IST

Ratna Bhandar opening after 46 years will be a success: CM Mohan Majhi

Jul 14, 2024 13:42 IST

Ratna Bhandar of Puri Srimandir opens

The Ratna Bhandar of Puri Srimandir was opened at the auspicious time of 1:28 PM today. Today only inspection of the Ratna Bhandar will be done, marking a significant event in the temple's governance and historical preservation efforts.

Jul 14, 2024 13:23 IST

High-resolution CCTV surveillance secures temporary Ratna Bhandar storage: Puri SP

Jul 14, 2024 13:06 IST

Ratna Bhandar opening: 6 chests to store Ratna Bhandar ornaments reach Puri

Jul 14, 2024 12:31 IST

11-member team enters Puri Srimandir before Ratna Bhandar opening

Jul 14, 2024 12:16 IST

Ratna Bhandar will only be opened today & inventorisation work will be taken up later: SJTA Chief

Jul 14, 2024 12:15 IST

11 members will go inside Ratna Bhandar: Justice Rath

"A total of 11 members will go inside Ratna Bhandar including two from the inspection Committee," says Chairman Justice Biswanath Rath adding that the SJTA Chief Administrator has sought the key from the treasury.

Jul 14, 2024 12:09 IST

Key handed over for Ratna Bhandar opening, to be presented before committee: Puri Collector

Key in the treasury has been handed over to the designated official and it will presented before the Committee while opening of Ratna Bhandar, says Puri Collector.

Jul 14, 2024 11:18 IST

Auspicious time for Ratna Bhandar opening is 1:28 pm: Justice Rath

"Auspicious time for the opening of Ratna Bhandar is 1:28 pm," informs inspection Committee Chairman Justice Biswanath Rath.

Jul 14, 2024 11:06 IST

Puri Collector assures adherence to administration and committee instructions for Ratna Bhandar opening

Jul 14, 2024 11:03 IST

Two members of the Committee will go inside Puri Srimandir's Ratna Bhandar

Two members of the Committee, Chairman Justice Biswanath Rath and CBK Mohanty will go inside Puri Srimandir's Ratna Bhandar, informs Justice Rath

Jul 14, 2024 10:52 IST

Snake Helpline teams mobilize for Ratna Bhandar opening under Odisha government directive

Jul 14, 2024 10:40 IST

Agyan Mala from Lokanath Temple Arrives at Puri Jagannath Temple for Ratna Bhandar Opening

Jul 14, 2024 10:26 IST

Ratna Bhandar to be opened today, Says Committee Chairman Justice Biswanath Rath

"We have sought the Lord's strength for this task. At the high-level Committee meeting, we will select members and begin the process of entering the temple after 1 pm. Today, Ratna Bhandar will be opened," says Committee Chairman Justice Biswanath Rath on the Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar Opening.



Jul 14, 2024 10:11 IST

Strict Protocols in Place for Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar Opening, Says SJTA Chief Arabinda Padhee

SJTA Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee said that temporary restrictions will be implemented when the Committee members proceed to Ratna Bhandar. Only the Singhadwara gate will remain open, with authorized persons and servitors permitted entry based on a pre-approved list. Committee members will undergo frisking near Beherandwara, and the entire process will be recorded on video as per the SOP.

Jul 14, 2024 09:44 IST

Final steps for Ratna Bhandar opening to be decided in today's meeting

Jul 14, 2024 08:44 IST

Puri Srimandir Ratna Bhandar to be opened today

The wait is finally going to be over as the process to open the Ratna Bhandar, the treasure trove of Lord Jagannath in Puri temple is all set to start from today. Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Saturday announced that the Ratna Bhandar opening process will start on July 14. Read More...

Jul 14, 2024 08:42 IST

What all Ratna Bhandar of Puri Lord Jagannath temple has?

As per belief, the treasure trove had 454 types of gold ornaments weighing 12,883 ‘bhari’ and 293 types of silver ornaments weighing 22,153 ‘bhari’. Besides, the deities’ running treasure trove had eight types of gold items over 299 ‘bhari’, 23 types of silver items weighing 2603 ‘bhari’ and...Read More...

Jul 14, 2024 08:39 IST

Ratna Bhandar opening: SOP ready; inventory to be done in transparent manner

For the opening of the treasure trove, the Odisha government has given an SOP to the temple administration and the management committee on which basis they will take steps one by one. So the inventory will be done in a transparent manner. A team has been formed under the leadership of the chief administrator. The team will have representatives of the RBI, representatives of ASI, servitors associated with ‘bhandar’, members of the managing committee and the high-level committee.

Jul 14, 2024 08:38 IST

Ratna Bhandar opening: Digital catalogue for details of ornaments

Odisha goverment has informed that a digital catalogue containing details of ornaments like their number, quality and weight with their digital photographs will be prepared. "We are also preparing a digital document which can be referred to in future,” said Odisha Law Minister on Saturday.

Jul 14, 2024 08:35 IST

Odisha govt on inventory of ornaments

The State Law Minister on Saturday said that the phases of the work will continue. "In order to maintain transparency in the inventory of ornaments, we are seeking assistance from the Reserve Bank of India. Their representatives will be present during that time and cooperate with the team of the managing committee. The chief administrator of Srimandir has been entrusted with the responsibility to manage the process smoothly,” he added.“