Srimandir: Critical repairs during Rath

The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) in Puri and the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) have agreed to undertake collaborative initiatives to preserve the 12th-century shrine's architectural heritage and structural integrity, officials said.

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SJTA Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee and ASI Director General Yaduvendra Singh Rawat Saturday held discussions on the conservation efforts for the Puri Jagannath temple, including critical restoration works in the Garbha-Griha (sanctum sanctorum) during the upcoming Ratha Yatra from June 27, they said.

"The meeting focused on efforts to preserve the temple's architectural heritage, structural integrity and cultural significance," a release issued by the SJTA said.