Puri is witnessing a key development in the preparations for the renowned annual Rath Yatra festival as the sacred wood required for constructing the chariots has arrived in the town. This marks a significant step forward in readying the three iconic chariots for Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra.
The timber was sourced from two main locations: the Mahipur Range in Nayagarh district and the Gunduribadi area within the Charasingh Range of North Ghumusar in Ganjam district. Specifically, 14 logs of Dhaura wood measuring 40 feet each and 12 pieces of Asan wood, each 12 feet long, were transported from the Mahipur Range. Additionally, four Dhaura wood logs, each 40 feet in length, arrived from Gunduribadi in Ganjam.
This carefully selected wood will be used to build the three chariots that play a central role in the Rath Yatra, a festival that draws devotees and tourists from across the country and beyond. The arrival of the timber signals that preparations are advancing steadily.
Further official details regarding the construction timeline and festival arrangements are awaited.
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