Bhubaneswar, June 25 -- In a bid to start silver cladding of the Kalahata gate of Srimandir in Puri, 500 kg of silver was transferred from treasury house to Neeladri Bhakata Niwas under tight security on Saturday.

As per the decision of Sri Jagannath Temple Administration (STA) sources, Kalahata dwara will be decorated with silver during the upcoming Rath Yatra when the deities will be on a nine-day visit to Gundicha temple.

"The precious metal has been shifted to Neeladri Bhakata Niwas temporarily within tight security. The silver cladding of Kalahata dwara will be completed during the Rath Yatra period as per the wish of Lord Jagannath," said STA administrator Ajay Jena.

Earlier in November 26 last year, the precious metal was shifte...