By Our Correspondent
PURI/BHUBANESWAR:Today, on the 83rd 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*
(As of yesterday, the Kalash, Olat Shua and Amla were installed in the three chariots, while the painting work on the exterior of the three chariots by the painters and the work on the chariot corners by the tailors were in progress.)
*Traveled in three chariots*
*Pick up the fence*
Today, Maharana Sevak and Bhoi Sevak have completed the work of erecting the Thekera fence in three chariots. Eight more fittings are left to be fitted in the Thekera fence.
*Brass ornament fallen in Kanakamundi*
Today, the brass craftsmen and the servants of the temple have completed the fitting of the brass sheet covering (to catch rainwater) on the three-tiered altar above the altar throne.
*The tailor’s work is in its final stages*
The tailors have completed the lace fitting and joining work on the three-wheeled carriage, the door frame and the Chandra Shali, and have provided the Koth Suansiya for the work of attaching the carriage to the carriage. After completing the joining work of the three-wheeled carriages, the zari lace fitting on the three-wheeled carriages and the clothes stitching for the charioteers have been completed. In addition, the work of stitching the Mahaprabhu’s headgear, tiger’s belt, and the fist bent and the tube sleeves for the pahandi has been continued.
*Work begins on the carriage of the housewife*
Today, the servants of the Koth Suwansiya have started the work of laying the kana on the chariot three times, first laying the kana on the Chandra Shali surrounded by the Taldhwaj chariot, and then finishing the work of laying the kana on the doors of the Nandighosha chariot and the Dwarkasadlalan chariot.
*Painter’s color painting work*
The painters have reached the final stage of painting the exterior parts of the three chariots, along with completing the painting of the horses of the three chariots, and the painting of the charioteers of the three chariots has reached the final stage.
*Blacksmith’s axe*
At the temporary blacksmith shop in Dola Bedi, the blacksmiths have made hammers and knives for the workers who are working in the chariots.
*Chariot Builder’s *
*Tiniratha’s Maharana Sevak – 77
*Tiniratha’s servant – 76
*Three Chariots Karti Sevak – 4
*Servant in the form of a three-wheeled chariot – 21
*Servant of the Three Chariots Ojha Kamar – 20
*Tum Bindha Craftsman – 2
*Pahi Maharana – 2
*Painter – 40
*Rathakhala Assistant (Water Carrier) 1
Total – 243 people
