By Our Correspondent
PURI/BHUBANESWAR:Today, on the 80th day of the construction of the chariot, 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 work of tying the swan panels on the three chariots had been completed, the painter’s servant was painting the exterior of the chariot, and the tailor’s servant was stitching the edges of the chariot…)
*Installation of the side deities on the tricycle is complete*
Today, the three chariots, Maharana Sevak and Bhoi Sevak, together, have completed the installation of the Shikhar Dambur (the place of the gods and goddesses) by removing the front part of the three chariots and setting nine side deities, three on each side, in the water jar.
*Painter’s work*
The painters have continued painting the exteriors of the three chariots, along with the horses and charioteers.
*Chariot Tailor Service*
After completing the lace fitting work on the three-tiered bata fabric, the tailors continued the work of sewing the charioteer’s clothes, attaching the 12 door frames and 12 moon shawls with fine lace, flowers, and vines, as well as making Banarasi lace for the Vija Chaka of the Lord, and preparing the upper cushions for the back and head of the Thakur.
*Blacksmith’s axe*
At the temporary blacksmith shop in Dolavedi, Ojha Kamar Sevak has continued to manufacture iron and steel tools and equipment needed for emergencies three times.
*Pahi Maharana*
The Maharana, who arrived at Dolavedi, has continued to build the wooden equipment required for the chariot journey.
The presence of the charioteer*
*Tiniratha’s Maharana Sevak – 78
*Tiniratha’s servant – 76
*The servant of the Three Chariots – 21
*Three Chariots Karti Sevak – 4
*Servant of the Three Chariots Ojha Kamar – 20
*Tum Bindha Craftsman – 2
*Pahi Maharana – 2
*Painter – 40
*Rathakhala Assistant (Water Carrier) 1
Total – 244 people
