By Our Correspondent
PURI/BHUBANESWAR:Today, on the eighteenth day of the chariot construction, the workers who built the three chariots arrived at the Rathkhala before 8:00 AM and after giving their presence, began the construction work under the guidance of the chief Maharana.
A total of 18 wheels for the three chariots were completed by yesterday.Today, one more wheel of the three chariots was completed, and as of today, a total of 19 wheels of the three chariots have been completed.
In addition, this morning, the Rath Amin of the three chariots provided four 20-foot-long logs for the muhant and joka (front and back) for the muhant and five 12-foot-long logs for the joka in the first phase to the three chariots through the Bhoisebak, after which the Maharana Sevaks of the three chariots continued the construction of the said five jokas and four muhants.
In addition, today, the work of connecting the two wheels of the Tumbare and the Tumbare .. Arre kantra wadia or singda wadia at the Yanta Gad has been completed by the Bhoi servants under the supervision of Bhoi Sardar Ravi Bhoi and the chariot has been provided for the axle.
*Due to space constraints in the chariot yard, it is not possible to make and keep more wheels, as per tradition, tomorrow on Bhaunari Tithi *Chak..akha dera nitee* *Later, the wheels that have been made will be brought to a specific place outside the chariot yard and kept safe*
In addition, by today, all the sails, sharp sails, water machines, kuduka, ora, and one throne of the three chariots have been made and three thakia rails have been cut, in addition, one Prabha Apsara Chaupat of the three chariots has been completed. This is attached to the back of the seat of the deity for fitting the Prabha of the Thakur.
The sculptors have continued to carve the Nrusingha form in the Sal Guj in 11 steps three times and are continuing the polishing work of the completed forms.
In the temporary blacksmith shop of Dola Bedi, the Ojha Sevaks have continued to make the necessary arkanta, pandari, tumba bangles, and pandari keys to make the remaining wheels of the chariot three times.
The presence of the charioteer*
*Tiniratha Maharana Sevak – 77
*Tiniratha’s servant – 72
*Three Chariots Karti Sevak – 4
*Tinirath Ojha Kamar Sevak – 17
*The servant of the Three Chariots – 20
*Tum Bindha Craftsman – 2
*Rathakala Assistant (Water Bottle) – 1
Total – 193 people
