Ratnabhandar jewels

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Puri Jagannath Temple Vault Jewel Count Set for New Year; No Hidden Tunnel Found, Confirms Govt

PURI: Preparations for counting the jewels in Puri’s historic Jagannath Temple vault, the Ratnabhandar, are set to commence early next year, with a structural report due within the week. Addressing longstanding rumors, the state government confirmed that no hidden tunnels were found within the Ratnabhandar following a recent GPR survey, which also revealed minor, non-threatening cracks in the vault. Structural…