Laser scanning of Ratna Bhandar in Puri Jagannath temple underway
A 15-member ASI (Archeological Survey of India) has started the laser scanning of the Ratna Bhandar in Puri Jagannath temple.
Puri: A 15-member ASI (Archeological Survey of India) has started the laser scanning of the Ratna Bhandar in Puri Jagannath temple. The laser scanning of Ratna Bhandar in Puri Jagannath Temple was slated to take place on November 28, at an appropriate time said the ASI.
There shall be an independent camera through which 3D pictures will be clicked and a survey shall be conducted of the Ratna Bhandar. The pictures shall then be surveyed by a team of experts, said reliable reports. Following this survey a decision in this regard shall be taken.
In the Srimandir managing committee meeting, the ASI has been given permission to conduct laser scanning of Ratna Bhandar in Puri, informed SJTA Chief Administrator Ranjan Das.
The managing committee has approved the inauguration of the Srimandir Parikrama project on January 17, Vedas to be recited at the four doors of the shrine and Yagna will be held at the Ishan Kona (northeast direction) during inauguration of Srimandir Parikrama project.
There were discussions held on Sebayat Awaas Yojna and Adarsh Gurkul during the committee meeting. They have also decided to repair Lord’s Ratna palanquin and Rahu Rekha. Donation boxes will also be installed at the four doors of the Lord Jagannath temple. The report presented by Niti sub-committee has been approved in the managing committee meeting.
The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has got the approval of laser scanning of Ratna Bhandar of Shree Jagannath temple at Puri for repair of cracks. After laser scanning the ASI will submit the assessment report to the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration which will place it before a sub-committee to decide upon the further course of action, said chief administrator of the SJTA Ranjan Das.
The ASI has been advised to carry out laser scanning of the main temple and other side deity temples as well with those modern machines. The restoration of Nata Mandap has been completed as per the instructions of the High Court, informed SJTA Ranjan Kumar Das.
The ASI will conduct laser scanning of the outer wall of Ratna Bhandar as well as its northern wall which is the point of conjunction between the Ratna Bhandar and the main temple.
Ms Kalinga