Puri, Feb 23: The repair work of the Natamandap of Sri Jagannath Temple in Puri will start from Friday. The repair work will be carried out daily from 1 PM to 7 PM.
According to the report, it has been decided in Chhatisa Nijog meeting conducted on February 21, the Lion’s Gated will be opened at 2 am and the Ratra Pahuda ritual will be carried out at 11 Pm.
Following Lawyer N K Mohanty's update to the Orissa High Court regarding the urgent need for repair work within the Jagannath Temple, Puri, specifically concerning the cracked beam in Natamandap, a decision was made to address the matter promptly.
Mohanty emphasized the criticality of repairing the cracked beam, highlighting the potential risk of accidents due to its structural integrity being compromised.
In response, the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) has opted to install a support beam beneath the cracked one to mitigate any risks associated with structural imbalance or potential disasters.
