Bhubaneswar, Dec. 27 -- The process for conducting an inventory of the ornaments housed in the Ratna Bhandar of Srimandir in Puri has officially begun with the commencement of a meeting of the Ratna Bhandar Inspection Committee.

The high-level committee meeting is being held under the chairmanship of Justice Biswanath Rath. During the meeting, detailed discussions are being carried out, and necessary steps will be taken strictly in accordance with the guidelines issued by the State Government.

As the New Year approaches, Srimandir is expected to witness a massive influx of devotees, with lakhs of pilgrims visiting the temple during this period. In view of this, opening the Ratna Bhandar at that time may not be feasible.

Consequently, t...