Srimandir administration puts Gundicha Temple reopening on December 1 for devotees on hold

The decision to reopen the Gundicha Temple for the general public from December 1 has been temporarily put on hold. The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has deferred the proposal after reviewing urgent reports submitted by the Additional Chief Engineer and the Senior Supervisor, keeping in view the safety of devotees.

As per the recommendations of the Shree Jagannath Temple Managing Committee, a detailed inspection of Gundicha Temple was conducted a few days ago. Following the inspection, SJTA Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee had earlier announced that the temple would be thrown open to devotees from December 1.

However, the Additional Chief Engineer has reported that more time is required for the ongoing repair and conservation work inside the temple. The report further mentions pending structural work, including the installation of steel beams and the laying of Khondolite stone flooring within the temple premises.

Similarly, the Senior Supervisor has highlighted that the temple gardens and surrounding areas need urgent cleaning and development to ensure safety for visiting devotees.

Taking these concerns into consideration, authorities have decided to defer the reopening plan until all necessary repairs and maintenance work is completed.

A new date for reopening the Gundicha Temple will be announced after the completion of ongoing work.

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Notably, the Gundicha Temple has remained out of bounds for the devotees for the last six years due to repair work, structural concerns, and administrative decisions.