Puri, July 10 -- Construction of the three majestic chariots for the annual Puri Rath Yatra, scheduled to commence on July 16, is progressing steadily and is expected to be completed a day before the world-famous festival.
The three chariots will carry Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra on their nine-day annual journey to the Gundicha Temple.
Hundreds of artisans representing various traditional crafts are working in accordance with a meticulously planned schedule at the Ratha Khala, the chariot construction yard. The work began on the auspicious occasion of Akshaya Tritiya and is scheduled to be completed within 44 days.
The construction formally commences after the ceremonial presentation of the Ajnama...