The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri announced a phased and meticulous counting of the temple’s Ratna Bhandar items following a managing committee meeting held on Friday. Officials clarified that the exercise will be conducted only when there are no pressing rituals, ensuring that devotees face no disruption.

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A new Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) will guide the process, emphasising accuracy and error-free inventory. While no strict timeline has been set, the objective is to complete the counting systematically and without mistakes rather than sticking to time.

Besides, the SJTA has approved a proposal to craft a new set of gold ornaments for Lord Jagannath and His siblings. Plans

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