Puri Jagannath temple's treasure guarded by snakes? Tales of serpents spooke authorities

Puri's Jagannath temple will open Ratna Bhandar on July 14. SJTA is preparing with a snake charmer, medical team, and an SOP pending government approval. Gold retrieved in 1985; last inventory in 1978. Servitors curious about valuables; recent snake sightings. Holes and cracks may pose snake risks, including king cobras; medical kit ready.