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Bhubaneswar: Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Friday offered a formal apology for posting photographs of Puri Jagannath Temple's interior on its X platform. In a letter to Shree Jagannath Temple Administration, ASI pointed out that the error was unintentional.The ASI had sparked a controversy on Monday after sharing images of the shrine's interior while providing information about the recently completed restoration of the Ratna Bhandar (treasury). The ASI had removed the photographs following the backlash."Though inadvertent, the ASI sincerely apologises for the hurt caused to the people at large, by the mentioned post. The said post with pictures was deleted as soon as the text message from the temple committee was received," ASI director general (DG) Yadubir Singh Rawat's letter to SJTA's chief administrator Arabinda Kumar Padhee stated.Rawat's response came following Padhee's letter to the ASI on Tuesday, highlighting widespread concerns following the circulation of photos from the shrine's interior."I need to inform you that the entire matter arose because of the interpretation of the term "interior". The ASI media team did not know that in case of Shree Jagannath Puri Temple premise, interior means the premises within the Prakara wall. However, the misconception was rectified, and the photographs were instantly deleted," Rawat wrote.
Amritsar: BJP MP Nishikant Dubey from Jharkhand has claimed that Britain assisted India in executing the 1984 Operation Bluestar at the Golden Temple in Amritsar, stoking a new controversy.In a post on X on Monday, Dubey alleged that then PM Indira Gandhi "launched an attack on the Golden Temple in collaboration with Britain", with British Army officers present in Amritsar.He uploaded a classified British document, "Sikh Community", claiming that on Feb 23, 1984, the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office mentioned in a letter that the Indian govt had sought British advice over a plan to remove Si ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: Nearly 600 new khondalite stones and 15 steel beams have been used for the ongoing repair of Ratna Bhandar, according to Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). The conservation measures, which commenced on Dec 17, 2024, are expected to conclude by Niladri Bije on July 8. Puri's titular king and Lord Jagannath's principal servitor Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb inspected the work progress on Thursday and expressed contentment with the restoration results. "Ratna Bhandar, which was in urgent need of repair, is completely safe now. It looks beautiful now. The ASI has replaced about ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar, Jul 8 (PTI) A day after the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) completed repair and conservation work of the sacred Ratna Bhandar (treasury) of Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri, Odisha Law Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan on Tuesday said the long-awaited inventory of valuables stored in the treasury may begin in August with the assistance of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). Responding to a question on the next step after ASI's conservation efforts, the minister said, "The inventory of the valuables in the Ratna Bhandar could be undertaken any time in August. The state government ...Read More >
Puri, Jul 3 (PTI) The 'Ratna Bhandar' (treasure chest) of Lord Jagannath Temple is safe, and the repair work of the chamber is almost complete, Puri's titular king, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, said on Thursday. The Gajapati Maharaja inspected the Ratna Bhandar repair work being carried out by the Archaeological Survey of India, the custodian of the 12th-century shrine, for 11 months. Also Read | Starlink India Launch Likely in Coming Months As IN-SPACe Reviews Approval Process for Elon Musk's Satellite Internet Service. Besides him, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Chief ...Read More >
Puri, Jul 7 (PTI) Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri on Monday announced that the ASI has completed repair of the 12th century shrine's 'Ratna Bhandar' (treasury) and inventory-related work will begin after approval of the state government. This was announced in a joint press briefing by SJTA Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee and Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) Superintending Archaeologist, D B Garnayak here. ASI is the custodian of the 65-metre-tall imposing temple in the seaside town. "By the infinite grace of the Lord, the conservation and renovation work of th ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], July 8 (ANI): The Archaeological Survey of India has completed the repair work of Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar (treasury) and the inventory-related work will begin after the valuables are shifted to the Ratna Bhandar, according to the temple's Chief Administrator Arabinda Kumar Padhee. Arabinda Kumar Padhee also told ANI that a high-level committee headed by Justice Biswanath Rath will assist the Jagannath temple managing committee in the inventory-related work of all the valuables. 'I am proud and privileged to announce the completion of the conservation and repai ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Repair and renovation of the Ratna Bhandar of Shree Jagannath temple, which began in December last year, will be completed by Niladri Bije on July 8, Gajapati Dibyasingha Deb said. He reviewed the final phase of renovation works of Ratna Bhandar on Thursday along with Srimandir technical committee members and officials from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). He said this repair work was necessary and the structural condition of both Bahara Bhandar and Bhitara Ratna Bhandar was extremely poor. "Ratna Bhandar now appears safe and has been beautifully done. The renovation has ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: State govt has decided to request the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to provide experts for assessing and cataloguing the jewellery in Puri Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar, after the Archaeological Survey of India's completed repairs of the treasury on Monday.Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan stated that RBI valuers, who possess experience in conducting inventory of ornaments of major temples across India, will be tasked with the Ratna Bhandar's assessment and valuation."We will soon write to the RBI to provide at least two experts. As planned earlier, we will create a digital ca ...Read More >
Puri, Jul 8 (PTI) The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has completed the repair work of the Puri Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar or treasury, and inventory-related work will begin after approval of the state government, an official said. The announcement was made by Shree Jagannath Temple Administration's Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee and ASI's Superintending Archaeologist DB Garnayak at a press conference on Monday. ASI is the custodian of the 12th-century shrine in the seaside town. "By the infinite grace of the Lord, the conservation and renovation work of the Ratna Bhandar, b ...Read More >
Jaipur: Senior Congress leader and former chief minister Ashok Gehlot criticised the Bhajan Lal Sharma-led BJP govt in Rajasthan, accusing it of surrendering to the sand mafia and failing to uphold law and order in the state. Speaking on the birth anniversary of senior Congress leader Late Girija Vyas at PCC Tuesday, Gehlot said, "The sand mafia has completely taken over. Sand prices are skyrocketing, and the common man can't even afford to build a home. During our tenure, we faced challenges too, but we tried to control them. Today, it's a free-for-all."He alleged that a deep-rooted nexus now ...Read More >
Bhubaneswar: ASI on Monday completed the ambitious repair and restoration of Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar (treasury), paving the way for a much-awaited inventory of the valuables, carried out last in 1978."The extensive repair work, which began on December 17, 2024, required about 333 hours (332 hours and 47 minutes precisely) of labour, spanning 95 days. Our next step is to shift the valuables from the temporary strongrooms to the renovated Ratna Bhandar. Subsequently, inventory of the valuables will be conducted by experts, who will be selected by the govt," said Arabinda Kumar Padhee, c ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Counting of Trinity's ornaments and jewels inside the inner chamber of Ratna Bhandar of Shree Jagannath temple is likely to begin in August, Law minister Prithiviraj Harichandan said on Tuesday. The repair and renovation of the Ratna Bhandar was completed by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) on Monday. Harichandan said, the government will take the help of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for the inventory of Ratna Bhandar, in a bid to make the entire process transparent. A high-level meeting will soon be convened for deciding the modalities of the inventory process. The RB ...Read More >
Jaipur: Congress state president Govind Singh Dotasra Saturday said Bhajan Lal Sharma will not remain the chief minister for five years, while reiterating that the state's BJP govt will last five years. Dotasra accused the BJP govt of deliberately delaying local body and panchayat elections by misusing constitutional provisions. The Congress party will launch a major movement against the govt for not conducting elections for urban bodies and panchayati raj institutions on time, he said. "Under no circumstances can Bhajan Lal stay as CM for five years because he hasn't done anything significant ...Read More >
Puri, Jul 3 (PTI) The 'Ratna Bhandar' (treasure chest) of Lord Jagannath Temple is safe, and the repair work of the chamber is almost complete, Puri's titular king, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb, said on Thursday. The Gajapati Maharaja inspected the Ratna Bhandar repair work being carried out by the Archaeological Survey of India, the custodian of the 12th-century shrine, for 11 months. Besides him, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee and technical team members of the ASI entered the Ratna Bhandar and supervised both the outer and inner chambe ...Read More >
Puri (Odisha) [India], July 8 (ANI): The Archaeological Survey of India has completed the repair work of Jagannath temple's Ratna Bhandar (treasury) and the inventory-related work will begin after the valuables are shifted to the Ratna Bhandar, according to the temple's Chief Administrator Arabinda Kumar Padhee. Arabinda Kumar Padhee also told ANI that a high-level committee headed by Justice Biswanath Rath will assist the Jagannath temple managing committee in the inventory-related work of all the valuables. Also Read | Parliamentary Panel Meets Civil Aviation Ministry, Airline Officials; A ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR: Prime Minister Narendra Modi gifted a handcrafted silver filigree purse from Cuttack to First Lady of Ghana Lordina Mahama during his visit to the country. Meticulously handcrafted by skilled artisans, it features delicate floral and vine motifs formed from fine silver wires, combining airy lightness with durability and elegance. Traditionally used in jewellery, Cuttack's filigree now adorns modern accessories like this purse, blending heritage with contemporary style. PM Modi arrived in Accra on Wednesday on a state visit to Ghana and was conferred with 'The Officer of the Orde ...Read More >
BHUBANESWAR : STRUCTURAL conservation of Shree Jagannath Temple's Ratna Bhandar was completed by the Archaeological Survey of India on Monday. The work was taken up on December 12 last year, 47 years after the Bhitara (inner) Ratna Bhandar was last opened for inventory. Elaborating on the conservation works undertaken, head of ASI Puri circle DB Garnayak said 15 stainless steel beams of different sizes have been used in the Ratna Bhandar - six in the Bahara (outer) Bhandar and nine in the Bhitara Bhandar. "One of the major conservation works was of the corbel in the treasury, which has been ...Read More >
Puri: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri on Monday announced that the ASI has completed repair of the 12th century shrine's 'Ratna Bhandar' (treasury) and inventory-related work will begin after approval of the State government. This was announced at a joint press briefing by SJTA Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee and Archaeological Survey of India's (ASI) Superintending Archaeologist D B Garnayak here. The ASI is the custodian of the 65-metre-tall imposing temple in the seaside town. "By the infinite grace of the Lord, the conservation and renovation work of the Ratna ...Read More >