A decision in this regard was taken at the first coordination committee meeting held at Puri, ahead of famous rath yatra.
As per the age-old tradition, 865 logs of Phasi, Asana and Dhaura are required for the construction of the three chariots. During the initial stage of construction work, the Maharana servitors require Phasi logs with 6 to 7 feet girth for ‘Tumba’ and of 7 to 8 feet for ‘Pahi’.
Vigilance sleuths today arrested a forest range officer while accepting bribe of Rs 1.5 lakh for release of funds under Jagannath Bana Prakalpa
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