Overview
- Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingha Deb inspected the 12th-century Ratna Bhandar on July 3 and confirmed its safety and near completion of repairs.
- Since July 2024, the Archaeological Survey of India has replaced 600 stone slabs and repaired 14 beams to reinforce structural integrity and replicate traditional design.
- More than 80 skilled craftsmen have applied chemical coatings to both inner and outer chambers while finishing interior restoration work.
- New stainless-steel and Burma teakwood security gates have been installed, with silver cladding planned to further bolster protection.
- After the scheduled July 8 completion, the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration will carry out a formal inventory of sacred valuables with state government approval.