By Our Correspondent
PURI/BHUBANESWAR:Today, on the 60th day of chariot construction, the chariot builders arrived at the chariot yard before 8:00 AM, gave a speech, and began the chariot construction work under the guidance of the Chief Maharana.
*Chariot construction progress*
(By yesterday, the front or third floor of the three chariots had been cut on both sides, the work of laying the dark roof was completed, and the work of laying the planks on the three chariots was in progress.)
*Three-way crossing completed*
In the presence of the Chief Maharana of the Trirathar, the Maharana and the Bhoi Sevak are leading the construction of various parts of the Trirathar. Out of the 13 Bhatya Potlas of the Trirathar, all the Potlas, including the cupola, have been completed, while the construction of 6/7 Bhatya Parabhadi has been completed today. After the painters finish painting the Parabhadi, the remaining 12 Parabhadi, including the skull, will be installed on Potlas No. 1 of the Trirathar.
*Three-time Chandra Shali construction completed*
The construction of the three chariots, four at a time, of the Chandra Shali has been completed. Before the construction of the three chariot door frame, the construction of other parts of the door frame, such as eight gates, eight front doors, and four flag poles to tie the door frame, has been completed.
** In addition, the construction of a large three-carriage chariot has been completed.
** In addition, the work of installing Parusha planks on all four sides of the chariot altar, except for the four corners of the three chariots, is in progress.
*Metaphor*
The Rupkar Sevaks completed carving the Kandarpa form on 12 of the 24 Nattpajas in three chariots and continued carving the Kandarpa form on the remaining 12 Nattpajas.
*Iron plate fitting work has begun to protect chariot wheels*
Iron plate fitting work has begun for the safety of the front wheels of the three-wheeler.
Today, the Maharana Sevaks have started the fitting work by attaching iron plates, nuts, and bolts to the front wheels of the Taladhwaj Rath, both on the sides.
*Painter walks*
After applying primer to the three-part frame of the chariot, the painters have started painting the three-part frame of the chariot. They have also started painting the side deity statues, the swan plate, the frame of the deity’s seat, the bowl, the reverse bowl, and the outer parts of the chariot, all of which have been primed with white before painting.
*Blacksmith’s axe*
At the temporary blacksmith shop in Dolavedi, the Ojha Sevaks have continued to install L clamps, EU clamps, and L clamp fittings at the joints of the chariot, including the construction of the three-way door and the thorn under the fire.
*Pahi Maharana*
At Dolavedi, the Maharana monks have continued to build wooden equipment for worship and services during the Rath Yatra.
The presence of the charioteer*
*Three times Maharana Sevak – 76
*Three-wheeled Bhoi Sevak – 74
*Three-time Karti Sevak – 4
*Three-time Rupkar Sevak – 21
*Servant of the Three Chariots Ojha Kamar – 20
*Tum Bindha Craftsman – 2
*Pahi Maharana – 2
*Painter – 25
*Rathakhala Assistant (Water Carrier) 1
Total – 225 people
