Puri: After six hours of Ganati Manati (inventory and assessment) of the Chalanti Ratna Bhandar of the Shree Jagannath Temple, SJTA Chief Administrator Arabinda Kumar Padhee on Wednesday said advanced technology was used during the process.

Padhee informed 3D mapping, along with photography and videography, was undertaken to ensure accurate documentation and preparation of a comprehensive inventory.

On the first day of the exercise, around 80 per cent of the movable treasures were counted. The process included detailed enumeration of gold ornaments and items used in the daily rituals of Lord Jagannath.

While refraining from disclosing the quantity of items assessed, the SJTA Chief said further proceedings would continue in the coming days.

Notably, the last inventory and assessment of the Ratna Bhandar was conducted in 1978.

During the process, public darshan from Bhitara Katha was restricted, and devotees were allowed to have darshan only from the Bahara Katha.