For silver cladding of the Kalahata gate of Jagannath Temple here, 500 kg of silver stored in the District Treasury was shifted to the Neeladri Bhakta Niwas under tight security on Saturday.
The work for construction of silver cladding plates for the Kalahata Dwar will be completed within this month.
So, work inside the temple or installation of silver cladding on the Kalahata Dwar woulld be done during the upcoming Rath Yatra when the Trinity will be on a nine-day visit to the Gundicha Temple, said Temple Administrator (Development) Ajay Jena.
“The silver cladding of Kalahata Dwar will be completed during the Rath Jatra period as per the wish of Lord Jagannath,” Jena said.
He also informed that silver cladding of eight doors was already completed last year. A devotee had donated silver for the Surya Mandir, one of the eight doors.
Earlier on November 26 last year, the precious metal was shifted from the strong room to the treasury house as per the order of Puri district Collector.
Silver sheets with intricate designs have been installed on the gigantic seven wooden doors, Jay Bijay Dwar, Beheran Dwar, Satapahach Dwar, West Bhog Mandap Dwar, Adi Narasingh Temple Dwar, Bimala Temple Dwar and Mahalaxmi Temple Dwar.
Nearly two tonnes of silver have been used for the cladding work at the Jagannath Temple. A devotee from Mumbai has donated around 1,300 kg of silver for the purpose.
