Puri, Nov 29: Acting on the recommendations and approval of the Managing Committee, senior officials of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration-including the Chief Administrator-recently conducted an inspection of the Shree Gundicha Temple. Members of the Managing Committee and senior sevayats also reviewed the site. During the visit, proposals were considered to reopen the temple to devotees from December 1.

However, the Additional Chief Engineer has reported that the temple requires more time for ongoing repair and conservation work. The report highlights that installation of steel beams and the laying of khondolite stones are yet to be completed. In addition, the Senior Supervisor has stressed the need for extensive cleaning and development of the temple gardens to ensure the safety of devotees.

In light of these findings, the Chief Administrator has ordered that the reopening of Shree Gundicha Temple be put on hold until further notice.