<keyword id="6401308" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Ratna-Bhandar" source="Orion">Ratna Bhandar</keyword> is a sacred treasury of the 12th-century <keyword id="19945188" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="Jagannath-Temple" source="keywords">Jagannath Temple</keyword> in one of the Char Dhams Puri. It holds a special place in the hearts of the local residents with several myths around it ranging from snakes guarding the treasure to possible curse on whoever attempts to break in. On Sunday, the Ratna Bhandar was reopened after 46 years. The treasury was last opened in 1978. Officials said this was done to count the valuables and repair the structure. A committee set up by the state government entered the temple around noon. After performing rituals, they reopened the treasury. Officials said that 11 people were present when the treasury was reopened. These included former Orissa High Court judge Biswanath Rath, Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) chief administrator Arabinda Padhee, ASI Superintendent DB Gadanayak, and a representative of Puri's titular king, the 'Gajapati Maharaja'. There are three steps to the SOP, Padhee said, "First, we open the Outer Ratna Bhandar. For the Inner Ratna Bhandar, there is another set of guidelines. We also have a temporary strong room. Once the valuables are moved from the Ratna Bhandar to the strong room, we will inventory them. We seek Mahaprabhu's blessings for a smooth opening of the Ratna Bhandar, and then we will proceed with the next steps.” Two teams of snake catchers were also present at the temple as the committee members entered the treasury as many believed that there might be snakes inside. Additionally, a team of doctors were also on standby with necessary medical supplies. However, no snakes or reptiles were found in the area and no apparent health concerns were reported among the ones who entered. Padhee said that although the treasury was reopened, the inventory of valuables will not be done right away. Read - <a href="https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/travel/web-stories/indias-richest-temples-and-their-net-worth/photostory/103284438.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">India's richest temples and their net worth!</a> The Ratna Bhandar has two chambers: the Inner Treasury (Bhitar Bhandar) and the Outer Treasury (Bahar Treasury). It reportedly holds precious gold and diamond jewellery offered to Lord Jagannath. According to Odisha Magazine, King Anangabhima Dev of Odisha donated 2.5 lakh madhas of gold to make jewellery for the deity. According to Odisha <a href="https://magazines.odisha.gov.in/Orissareview/2011/july/engpdf/79-81.pdf" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Magzine</a>, The Inner Treasury has around 74 gold ornaments, each weighing more than 100 tolas. There are also plates made of gold, diamonds, corals, and pearls. Additionally, the treasury contains over 140 silver jewellery items. To mark this occasion, the Office of the Chief Minister of Odisha posted on X, saying, "Jai Jagannath! Oh Lord, you are rhythmic. The whole world is moved by your desire. You are the heartbeat of our nation." <div type="twitter" handle="CMO_Odisha" handlename="CMO_Odisha" favoritecount="0" retweetcount="0" id="1812396127389397456"></div>The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will repair the Ratna Bhandar, as it has developed some cracks. The ASI also maintains the 12th-century shrine. SEE ALSO: <a href="https://www.businessinsider.in/travel/india/article/top-temples-to-visit-in-india-you-must-visit-atleast-once-in-a-lifetime/articleshow/109857477.cms" data-type="tilCustomLink" target="_blank">Top temples to visit in India you must visit atleast once in a lifetime</a>

What’s inside the Ratna Bhandar of Jagannath Temple that was opened after 46 years?

The records of over 60,000 acre of land in the name of <keyword id="6443913" type="General" weightage="20" keywordseo="lord-jagannath" source="Orion">Lord Jagannath</keyword> will soon be digitised after the Odisha government's approval, an official said. There is 60,426 acre of land in Odisha and 395.252 acre in six other states in the name of Mahaprabhu Jagannath Bije, Chief Administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) VV Yadav said after a meeting of its managing committee, chaired by Gajapati Maharaja Dibya Singha Deb of Puri. Outside Odisha, the largest land parcel is in West Bengal -- 322.930 acre, while 28.21 acres is in Maharastra, 25.11 acres in Madhya Pradesh, 17.02 acre in Andhra Pradesh, 1.7 acres in Chhattisgarh and 0.27 acres in Bihar, official sources said. Yadav said the state-run Odisha Space Application Center (ORSAC) will be given the task for the digitisation of the land records. The process will be initiated after receiving the state government's approval, he said on Tuesday. The managing committee also discussed the formation of the Shri Mandir Adarsh Gurukul Society for education of children of servitors, and a housing project for them. The application for the registration of the society, which will be run by Birla Foundation, has been filed with the Inspector General of Registration (IGR). The IGR asked for certain compliances and those have been met, Yadav said. He also said the Birla Foundation will be invited to the next managing committee meeting for discussions on a master plan. The tender for the first phase of construction of the boundary wall of the housing project for servitors at Harachandi Sahi will be opened on October 6, he said. Recommendations of the Niti Sub-Committee of the temple were approved during the meeting, he said. The rituals proposed by the sub-committee for the month of Kartik have got the nod of the managing panel, he said. However, the managing committee did not take up the demand for opening the temple's Ratna Bhandar. "That was not in today's agenda," Yadav said. SEE ALSO: <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/tech/mobile/news/samsung-smartphone-batteries-are-reportedly-swelling-up/articleshow/94498157.cms">Samsung’s batteries are reportedly swelling up – here’s everything you need to know</a> <a target="_blank" class="c-link c-message_attachment__title_link" href="https://www.businessinsider.in/business/corporates/news/torrent-pharma-torrent-pharma-acquire-curatio-torrent-pharma-company-torrent-pharmaceuticals/articleshow/94496070.cms">Torrent Pharma to acquire Curatio for Rs 2,000 crore</a>

Land records of Lord Jagannath's over 60,000 acres in 7 states to be digitised

Puri, Jul 1 () The Lord Jagannath's 'Bahuda Jatra' -- the return car festival -- began on Wednesday in the absence of devotees, and amid tight security and curfew, as the seaside pilgrim town virtually shutdown to prevent gatherings in view of the COVID-19 pandemic. As the divine siblings -- Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Lord Balabhadra and their sister Devi Subhadra -- embarked on their return journey back to the 12th-century shrine, the administration appealed people to stay home and watch the rituals on TV. The world famous Rath Yatra, which commenced on June 23, is being held sans public attendance as the Supreme Court had on June 22 allowed it, only in Puri, and with condition that a limited number of servitors will participate and there would be no congregation. The three deities end their annual nine-day sojourn to Sri Gundicha Temple, their birth place, and are now returning to Sreemandir or Shri Jagannath temple on three majestic wooden chariots during 'Bahuda Jatra'. The Grand Road between the Shree Gundicha Temple and the main shrine, the abode of the celestial siblings, which hosts lakhs of devotees from across the country and abroad during the historic car festival every year, wore an empty look this year. Puri District Collector Balwant Singh said all arrangements have been made in compliance with the Supreme Court's order on conduct of the Rath Yatra. "Devotees are not allowed on the Grand Road. All entry points to Puri town have been sealed and the devotees are requested to stay home and watch the Bahuda Jatra on television," Singh said. Over 5,500 people, including servitors, police personnel and temple officials had undergone COVID-19 tests and only those who tested negative for the virus were allowed to discharge their duties and participate in chariot pulling during the Bahuda Jatra, he said. All the servitors engaged in the Bahuda Jatra have tested negative for COVID-19, said Krishan Kumar, the Chief Administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA). Ahead of the return car festival, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik had reviewed the preparations and asked the Puri administration to take all measures to ensure a hassle- free Bahuda Jatra. He had also said the apex court's directives must be complied with and only COVID-19 negative people be engaged in the rituals. Over 70 platoons of force (each comprising around 33 personnel) have been deployed and barricades erected at several locations to prevent congregation of people. Barricades have been set up in lanes and by-lanes leading to the Grand Road to prevent people from proceeding there. Curfew which came into force at 10 PM on Tuesday will continue till 10 PM of Thursday, July 2, said Additional Director General of Police, Soumendra Priyadarshi. While police personnel maintained a tight vigil, a large number of CCTV cameras were installed on 'Bada Danda' to aid them, a senior police official said. Special rituals were performed before the deities were taken out of the Shree Gundicha temple and placed on the three colourfully decorated chariots for the return journey, amid chants of 'Jai Jagannath' and 'Hari Bol'. The deities were taken to the gigantic wooden chariots in an elaborate ritual called 'Pahandi' to the beating of gongs, cymbals and blowing of conch shells. Lord Jagannath was ensconced in the largest of the three chariots - the 45-feet high 'Nandighosh', Balabhadra in 44-feet high 'Taladhwaja' and Subhadra in 43-feet high 'Darpadalan'. Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb performed the 'Chhera Pahanra' ritual. The titular King of Puri offered prayers to the deities and then swept the platforms of the chariots with a golden broom and sprinkled flowers and fragrant water. The chariots were then pulled by selected servitors amid devotion on 'Bada Danda' - the grand avenue leading to Shree Jagannath temple - up to the Lion's gate in front of the Jagannath temple, where they would be stationed till July 4. The deities, who had embarked on the nine-day sojourn to the Sree Gundicha Temple during Rath Yatra on June 23, would finally re-enter the main shrine and again be placed on the 'Ratna Simhasana', the bejewelled throne, following a ceremony called 'Neeladribije'. Ahead of 'Neeladribije', the deities would be decorated with 'suna besha' or golden attire on Thursday on their respective chariots, a ritual that attracts a large number of devotees every year. However, people will be able to witness the grand spectacle only on television this time as they are denied entry into Puri in view of COVID-19. The Puri district administration has made it clear that there will be restrictions on non-essential movement of public till July 4. "I request all to have darshan of the Holy Trinity on television by staying at home," the Collector said. All hotels and lodges in the district have been asked not to accommodate tourists and visitors during the four days and continue their bookings only after that period, he said, adding that all commercial outfits on the Grand Road in Puri will remain closed during the period. SKN RG TIR TIR

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