Tamil NaduSunday, 23 August 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Puri Jagannath Temple treasure inventory to resume on August 31 after 48 years
The Puri Jagannath Temple’s Ratna Bhandar inventory, restarted on March 25, 2026 after 48 years, will continue on August 31 and September 1 using modern technology and 3D mapping.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In August 2026, the Puri Jagannath Temple in Odisha announced that the Ratna Bhandar treasure inventory, which resumed on March 25 after 48 years, will be conducted again on August 31 and September 1.
Key specifics
- The Ratna Bhandar inventory at Puri Jagannath Temple restarted on March 25, 2026 after 48 years.
- The next inventory dates announced are August 31 and September 1, 2026.
- Modern technology and 3D mapping are being used for documentation.
- The last Rath Yatra at Puri Jagannath Temple was held on July 19, 2026.
- Temple chief administrator Aravinda Pati made the announcement.
Exam lens
Temple administration and heritage question type: dates, place, and technology used in the Ratna Bhandar inventory; TNPSC may ask about Puri, Ratna Bhandar, 3D mapping, and the 48-year gap.