By Our Correspondent
PURI:Today, on the 63rd day of the chariot construction, the chariot builders arrived at the chariot yard at 8:00 am, gave their presence, and began the construction work under the guidance of the chief Maharana.
*Chariot construction progress*
(By yesterday, the construction of the three-fourth door frame was completed, and the three-fourth altar was decorated with Parusha boards…)
*Trinitara Prabha Frame Preparation Begins*
Today, the Maharana Sevaks have completed the preparation of the Prabha frame for the third time, by inserting the planks into the frame and cutting the joints. In addition, the bank cutting for carving the shape by inserting the planks into the frame has reached the final stage.
** In addition, the work of fitting the silver sheet in the three-wheeled big bucket has been completed.
**In addition, five Char Parichha Gunthi Badiyas have been completed to hold the ‘Char Parichha’ connected to the three chariots for horse fitting.
** *Rupture*
The artisans have carved the Kandarpa form on the remaining 12 out of the 24 nat legs in three stages and have reached the final stage. Of these, polishing and ornamentation work is currently underway on the completed nat legs.
** *Blacksmith*
At the temporary blacksmith shop of Dolavedi, the Ojha blacksmiths have completed the work of making the Jagatpada Seni Kanta for the altar throne, the Chauras Ag Step for the door frame, the Step for the front of the dustpan, the Potal Jhangha and the Naraj Shanka for the reverse Shua.
** *Painter*
The painters have continued the painting work on the idols of the gods and goddesses on the sides of the chariot, the swans on the sides of the chariot, the horses on the backs of the horses, and the external painting work on the chariot.
** *Pahi Maharana*
The Maharana, who arrived at Dolavedi, has continued to build the wooden equipment required for the service and worship of Mahaprabhu during the Rath Yatra.
*The presence of the charioteer*
*Three times Maharana Sevak – 78
*Three times Bhoi Sevak – 75
*Three-time Karti Sevak – 4
*Servant in the form of a three-wheeled chariot – 21
*Servant of the Three Chariots Ojha Kamar – 20
*Tum Bindha Craftsman – 2
*Pahi Maharana – 2
*Painter – 30
*Rathakhala Assistant (Water Carrier) 1
Total – 233 people
