India, March 25 -- The long-awaited inventory of the Ratna Bhandar of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri begins today, with all preparations completed under strict security arrangements.

According to temple authorities, the inventory of ornaments and valuables will be conducted within a tight security cordon. Only authorised individuals will be allowed to participate in the process, following a strict Standard Operating Procedure. Participants will enter the temple between 12:09 pm and 1:45 pm and must adhere to traditional dress codes.

The administration has ensured that the ongoing rituals of the deities and darshan for devotees continue without disruption. The SOP has been designed to maintain a balance between temple traditions and ...