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In a significant and alarming revelation, Odisha's Law Minister Prithviraj Harichandan on Sunday stated that if timely restoration work had not commenced, the Ratna Bhandar (treasure chamber) of the Jagannath Temple in Puri could have potentially collapsed due to years of neglect and damage.
His strong statement underscores the critical need for structural conservation of this ancient and sacred chamber.
Speaking to the media, Harichandan emphasized that although the chamber stood firm for nearly 200 years, recent structural assessments revealed concerning signs of wear and damage.
"If repair work had not begun now, the chamb...