Live
- CM Vijayan loses cool when asked if elections would be assessment of his governance
- Punjab Congress chief challenges BJP to nominate state prez Jakhar to contest polls
- Mamata Banerjee continues to fire salvos at Calcutta HC against ruling in school jobs case
- Indian healthcare platform exposed 4.5 lakh sensitive documents, clinical data of patients: Report
- Pratani Ramakrishna Goud’s ‘Dhiksha’ marks grand commencement
- Satyadev shines in raw action avatar with ‘Krishnamma;’ set for a grand release on May 10
- South Korea, Japan could consider simplified entry agreement amid warming ties: Seoul official
- Special Polling Arrangements And Voter Facilities In Outer Manipur Lok Sabha Seat
- Shruti Haasan’s ethnic wear look captivated onlookers
- Crucial schedule of ‘Kubera’ starts in Mumbai
Chariots for Rath Yatra will be completed soon
Construction of chariots for the Puri Rath Yatra on July 1 will be completed soon.
Puri: Construction of chariots for the Puri Rath Yatra on July 1 will be completed soon. They have specific heights and number of wheels that never change. Lord Jagannath's chariot Nandighosh is 45.5-foot high with 16 wheels and the roof is covered with red and yellow fabric.
Lord Balabhadra's chariot Taladhwaja is 45-foot high, has 14 wheels and the roof is covered with red and green cloth. Devi Subhadra's chariot Devidalana is 44.5-foot high, has 12 wheels and the roof is covered with red and black fabric. The chariots are carved out of Asana, Dhaura, Simli and Phasi trees. More than 200 people are involved in making the chariots which are in the process of final shape.
As many as180 platoons police and over 1,000 officers are to be deployed for Puri, as lakhs of devotees are expected to visit the town for the yatra being held after a gap of two years. The police personnel will be sensitised to ensure that 'darshan' of the deities will be a smooth affair for devotees, said DGP Sunil Bansal.
As the Jagannath temple is classified as a category-A shrine, anti-sabotage may be expected. Metal detector checks are being carried out near the temple.
