Rath Yatra / Used Chariot Wheels At Puri Rath Yatra Priced Up to Rs 4 Lakh; SJTA Invites Applications Till Oct 22
·1 hour ago·2 min read
Key Points
The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration extended the deadline to October 22 for applications to acquire wheels and other components of the three Rath Yatra chariots.
Puri, Oct 13: The Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) has extended the deadline for applications to acquire wheels and other components of the three chariots used during the annual Rath Yatra in Puri. The revised deadline is October 22, a source said on Tuesday.
The components available include wheels, 'Prabha', 'Guja' and 'Anshuari' from the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. The administration had earlier issued a notice inviting applications from devotees, with the deadline set for September 19. A fresh notification has now extended the application period.
According to the administration, applications will be examined in accordance with the prescribed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and guidelines.
The prices vary according to the chariot and the component. Each wheel of Lord Jagannath's Nandighosa chariot has been priced at Rs 4 lakh, while a wheel from Lord Balabhadra's Taladhwaja chariot will cost Rs 3 lakh. Each wheel of Devi Subhadra's Darpadalana chariot has been priced at Rs 2 lakh.
The components available include wheels, 'Prabha', 'Guja' and 'Anshuari' from the chariots of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra. The administration had earlier issued a notice inviting applications from devotees, with the deadline set for September 19. A fresh notification has now extended the application period.
According to the administration, applications will be examined in accordance with the prescribed Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and guidelines.
The prices vary according to the chariot and the component. Each wheel of Lord Jagannath's Nandighosa chariot has been priced at Rs 4 lakh, while a wheel from Lord Balabhadra's Taladhwaja chariot will cost Rs 3 lakh. Each wheel of Devi Subhadra's Darpadalana chariot has been priced at Rs 2 lakh.
📱 Get Argus News App
✨📰 60 Word News🎬 Argus Podcast📺 Live TV and Breaking News🔔 Free Notification Alerts
Download Free:
Also Read: Odisha Govt Approves Rs658 Crore for ABADHA Projects in Puri
The administration has fixed the price of each 'Guja' and 'Anshuari' at Rs 20,000, while each 'Prabha' has been priced at Rs 50,000. A person acquiring one wheel from each of the three chariots will have to pay a total of Rs 9 lakh.
Applicants must submit the prescribed application form along with a fee of Rs 1,000. The administration will examine the applications before deciding on the allocation of the chariot components.
The deadline for applications has reportedly been extended three times. However, the reason behind the repeated extensions has not been clarified.
Earlier, after the chariots were dismantled each year, their major components were kept at the Shree Gundicha Temple, where exposure to rain reportedly caused deterioration. These components are now stored in a warehouse constructed near Masani Chandi Square after the chariots are dismantled.
The administration has fixed the price of each 'Guja' and 'Anshuari' at Rs 20,000, while each 'Prabha' has been priced at Rs 50,000. A person acquiring one wheel from each of the three chariots will have to pay a total of Rs 9 lakh.
Applicants must submit the prescribed application form along with a fee of Rs 1,000. The administration will examine the applications before deciding on the allocation of the chariot components.
The deadline for applications has reportedly been extended three times. However, the reason behind the repeated extensions has not been clarified.
Earlier, after the chariots were dismantled each year, their major components were kept at the Shree Gundicha Temple, where exposure to rain reportedly caused deterioration. These components are now stored in a warehouse constructed near Masani Chandi Square after the chariots are dismantled.
Related Topics
Explore more stories