Bhubaneswar, Nov 11: The proposed queue-based system for regulated darshan at the Nata Mandap of the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri will undergo further modifications following suggestions from servitors and technical experts, Chief Administrator of the Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA), Dr Arabinda Kumar Padhee, said on Wednesday.

Speaking to reporters, Padhee said several rounds of consultations had been held with temple servitors, members of the Chhatisha Nijog, former members of the Temple Managing Committee and technical experts to finalise the arrangements.

An initial blueprint has been prepared, and a sample model was presented for inspection. Representatives of the servitors visited the site and examined the model, while the technical committee reviewed the proposal and recommended changes.

The project is being implemented with financial assistance from the State Government through the Odisha Bridge & Construction Corporation Limited (OBCC). Technical experts from IIT Bhubaneswar have also provided inputs and prepared a blueprint.

Padhee said preserving the temple’s rituals and traditions would remain the top priority. The proposed arrangements must not disrupt daily rituals, particularly those performed by servitors at the Bhoga Mandap, or interfere with other religious activities.

The SJTA will incorporate the suggestions and improve the ramp and queue arrangements. Further discussions will be held with servitors before the system is finalised. It will then be introduced on a trial basis to assess its effectiveness.

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