By Our Correspondent
PURI:Today, on the 58th day of the chariot construction, the chariot builders arrived at the chariot yard before 8:00 AM, gave their presence, received the guidance of the chief Maharana, and joined the construction work.
*Chariot construction progress*
(As of yesterday, three chariots had fallen to the ground, and the planks had started falling after the three chariots were hit by a button…)
*The three chariots fell to the ground*
*Other name*
Today, in the presence of the Chief Maharana, the Maharana and Bhoi Sevaks, who are partners in the Trirath, completed the work of straightening the jhanj of the large thal potala installed on the Trirath front ground, bringing the second floor of the Trirath to the front and the middle floor on both sides.
(A dark frame is built to prevent the three floors constructed from leaning forward or swaying while the chariot is rolling. Similarly, the work of making the large bowl installed on the last floor straight, as required, has been completed.)
** In addition, Maharana Sevaks have completed the construction of three chariots: Kanak Mundi, Anla Pindi, and Chota Kalas Pindi.
**In addition, today, the work of converting four flagpoles to two flagpoles to support the three-way door has been completed.
** In addition, the work on the three-wheeled 20-foot two-horse chariot has been completed, along with the eight-corner section and the girders.
*Rupkar Chali*
The Rupkar Sevak has sent the painter Chali to paint the four Naat legs that have been carved in the form of Kandarpa with the help of the Bhoi Sevak, and has continued to carve the Kandarpa form on the remaining four Naat legs.
*Blacksmith’s axe*
At the temporary blacksmith shop in Dolavedi, the blacksmiths have finished making some nails for the three floors, are making nails for the door frame, and are continuing to make nails for the upper planks of the chariot.
*Pahi Maharana*
At Dolavedi, the Maharana has completed the construction of a 7-foot-long wooden peg for the Ghana Laghi and has continued to build wooden equipment for the worship of the Lord during the Rath Yatra.
*Painter*
The artists have continued painting the images of the gods and goddesses on the sides of the three chariots, the three chariots’ seats or peaks, the domes, the arches, the inverted horses, and the outer parts of the three chariots.
The presence of the charioteer*
*Maharana Sevak of Tiniratha – 76
*Tiniratha’s servant – 75
*The servant of the Three Chariots – 21
*Karti Sevak of the Three Chariots – 4
*Servant of the Three Chariots Ojha Kamar – 20
**Tumbi Bindha Craftsman – 2
*Pahi Maharana – 2
*Painter – 20
*Rathakhala Assistant (Water Carrier) 1
Total – 221 people
