A high-level committee overseeing the inventory process of the valuable items stored in the ‘Ratna Bhandar’ of the Puri Jagannath temple has recommended the Odisha government to reopen the inner chamber of the treasury on July 14, according to a panel member.

The decision emerged from a committee meeting held in Puri on Tuesday. The ‘Ratna Bhandar’, which is the inner sanctum containing the temple’s treasures, has been a subject of much anticipation and speculation.

“The recommendation to reopen the ‘Ratna Bhandar’ on July 14 was unanimously agreed upon by all committee members present at the meeting. This decision is a crucial step towards ensuring transparency and proper documentation of the temple’s valuable items,” said the panel member.

The committee, formed to supervise and create an inventory of the treasures stored in the ‘Ratna Bhandar’, comprises various experts and officials. Their primary objective is to meticulously document and preserve the valuable items that hold both historical and religious significance.

The reopening of the ‘Ratna Bhandar’ is expected to draw significant attention from devotees, historians, and the general public alike. The treasure trove is believed to house a vast collection of precious jewels, gold ornaments, and other valuable artifacts that have been accumulated over centuries.

The Odisha government is yet to officially announce its decision following the committee’s recommendation. However, the proposal has already sparked widespread interest and discussions among the devotees and the citizens of Odisha.

The Puri Jagannath temple, one of the four sacred Char Dham pilgrimage sites for Hindus, continues to be a focal point of religious devotion and cultural heritage. The potential reopening of the ‘Ratna Bhandar’ marks a significant event in the temple’s history, promising to shed light on its rich and storied past.