Wood for construction of chariots for Rath Yatra are arriving in Puri in phases. The construction of Raths will begin from the day of Akshay Tritiya on April 22. On the other hand, slicing of rough wood logs for chariot carving has begun in Cuttack. This year, the Rath Yatra festivities in Puri will begin from June 20. Wood logs required for chariots are sliced and kept ready for construction at Ratha Khala.