The Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) began examining the Garbha Gruha (sanctum sanctorum) of the Jagannath Temple here on Monday.
A team of experts from the Central Institute of Mining & Fuel Research and the Central Building Research Institute started the process after the lords’ departure to the Gundicha Temple on their chariots for the annual nine-day Rath Yatra.
After inspecting the sanctum sanctorum, the team members would hold a review meeting.
According to reports, the repair work of the affected parts of the Garbha Gruha would be made after preparing a detailed report about the structural condition of the temple.
The decision to inspect the sanctum sanctorum and he condition of the Jagamohan of the Jagannath Temple had been taken at a meeting held on July 4.
The ASI is expected to complete the repair of the sanctum sanctorum in nine days by July 23 during the Rath Yatra.