Ratna Bhandar Restored: No Secret Chambers Found in Jagannath Temple's Treasury

The Archaeological Survey of India confirmed that there are no hidden chambers within the Ratna Bhandar of the Jagannath temple in Puri. Restoration of the structure, housing invaluable artifacts, was conducted without uncovering any secret spaces. The repair, spanning late 2024 to mid-2025, included significant structural refurbishment.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Puri | Updated: 29-07-2025 16:00 IST | Created: 29-07-2025 16:00 IST
Ratna Bhandar Restored: No Secret Chambers Found in Jagannath Temple's Treasury
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The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has recently concluded its extensive restoration project at the historic Ratna Bhandar of the Jagannath temple in Puri, revealing no hidden chambers.

The effort followed a comprehensive Ground Penetrating Radar survey aimed at detecting undiscovered spaces within the temple's treasured repository.

With restoration spanning multiple phases, the Ratna Bhandar is now structurally secure and preserved for future generations.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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