By Our Correspondent
PURI:Today, on the 79th day of the chariot construction, the chariot builders arrived at the chariot yard at 8:00 am and began the construction work after receiving the guidance of the Chief Maharana.
*Chariot construction progress*
(As of yesterday, the chariot wheels were made in three batches of 10 each, along with the exterior parts of the chariot, the exterior parts of the chariot, and the charioteers, horses, etc. were being painted…)
*The work of decorating the swans on the tricycle is complete*
Today, with the help of the Maharana Sevak and Bhoi Sevak, the Maharana Sevak completed the work of laying the swans on all sides of the Parikrama route above the Trirathara.
*Painter’s work*
The painters have completed the work of painting the three chariots in the form of a carved image.
In addition, the painters have continued painting the exterior parts of the chariots, horses, and charioteers three times.
*Tailor’s servant’s chariot work*
The tailors have finished sewing the luxurious lace on the three chariots’ window frames, and are continuing the work by decorating the doors of the three chariots and placing flowers on the moon’s veil.
In addition, the finishing touches for the procession of the deity have been completed, and the construction of the Shreepar Tuli and BJ Tuli to protect the body of the deity during the procession has reached its final stage.
*Blacksmith’s axe*
At the temporary blacksmith shop in Dolavedi, the blacksmiths are continuing to make the remaining hammers and knives for the chariots of the Koth Suwansia servants, as well as making chisels for the digging work, and the necessary iron tools for the chariots in case of emergency.
*Pahi Maharana*
The construction of wooden equipment required for the Rath Yatra has been continued.
The presence of the charioteer*
*Three times Maharana Sevak – 78
*Three times Bhoi Sevak – 76
*The servant of the Three Chariots – 21
*Three Chariots Karti Sevak – 4
*Servant of the Three Chariots Ojha Kamar – 20
*Tum Bindha Craftsman – 2
*Pahi Maharana – 2
*Painter – 40
*Rathakala Assistant (Water Carrier) 1
Total – 244 people
