Experts link suspected tunnels beneath Puri shrine to ancient mutts

Ground penetrating surveys near Puri Jagannath Temple revealed suspected tunnel-like structures, identified by historians as integral to ancient mutts. These underground networks likely served as drainage systems or passages for movement and protection of deities and royalty during invasions, with historical texts corroborating their existence.

Experts link suspected tunnels beneath Puri shrine to ancient mutts
Ground penetrating surveys near Puri Jagannath Temple revealed suspected tunnel-like structures, identified by historians as integral to ancient mutts. These underground networks likely served as drainage systems or passages for movement and protection of deities and royalty during invasions, with historical texts corroborating their existence.