Archaeological Survey of India to resume inspection, survey of Ratna Bhandar today

PURI: The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) will resume inspection and survey of both the Ratna Bhandars of Shree Jagannath Temple from Saturday.

The temple administration in a press release on Friday informed the work will begin as per the standard operating procedure (SOP) of the state government over use of GPRS machines and other gadgets. Darshan of the deities will remain closed for devotees on the three days from 1 pm to 5 pm. However, the daily rituals will continue. Devotees intending to buy mahaprasad from Ananda Bazaar will be required to enter through the Simhadwar and exit through the North gate, the release said.