By Our Correspondent
PURI/BHUBANESWAR:Today, on the 34th day of the construction of the chariot, the construction workers arrived at the chariot yard before 8:00 am today and began the construction work under the guidance of the Chief Maharana.
The construction of the 14th Nahaka was continued three times, along with the construction of some remaining parts.
The construction work of the 14th Nahaka of the three chariots has been completed with the completion of the three chariots.
The construction work of the three-wheeled Chaud Nahaka was completed today, along with the completion of the Gargara drainage work.
*Tomorrow, the work of the three chariots and five dhanas will begin with auspicious puja*
Tomorrow, the construction of the five dandas will begin after the auspicious puja of the three rathas. Two days ago, after identifying suitable wood for the construction of the dandas, the Bhoi Sevak under the leadership of Bhoi Sardar completed the work of tying the 40-foot dhaura danda wood at the outer rath. This work of tying the dandas was completed under the supervision of the three rathas, the main maharana.
*Karti Sevak*
The Karti Sevaks have continued the work of repairing the bridge on the Rath Khala side. Yesterday, they completed the repair of the 40-foot bridge of the Taladhwaj Rath. Today, they have started the work of repairing the 40-foot bridge of the Nandighosh Rath.
*Rupture wheel*
The craftsmen have completed the work of carving the form of Nrusingha on the three-sided sala guj, polishing it and adding ornaments. They have continued to carve the form of a lion and a tiger on the eight-sided sekhai tikhu guj, and are continuing the polishing work of the two last-given forms.
*Blacksmith’s hammer*
In the temporary blacksmith shop of Dolavedi, the Ojha Sevaks have continued to make three 15/18 size square beedia kantras connecting the danda and the akh, a 15/22 size front face beedia kantra to sit on the outer part of the tumba, and three 24 mm gargara kantras, four each.
*Pahi Maharana*
At Dola Bedi, Maharana Pahi has continued to make wooden utensils for the service rituals during the Unsar and Rath Yatra.
The presence of the charioteer*
*Tiniratha’s Maharana Sevak – 77
*Tiniratha’s servant – 77
*Karti Sevak of the Three Chariots – 4
*The servant of the Three Chariots – 21
*Servant of the Three Chariots Ojha Kamar – 20
*Vindha Artisan – 2
*Pahi Maharana – 2
*Rath Khalasahayak (Water Carrier) 1
Total – 204 people
