Let us know the details on Chariot Preparation of three deities Sri Jagannath, Sri Balabhadra & Goddess Maa Subhadra. The creation of the chariots begins with ritual fire worship on Akshaya Trutiya, the third day of the brilliant fortnight of Vaisakha.
Preparation of Chariot
Every year, the three chariots of Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra are reconstructed with wood from specific trees such as phassi, dhausa, and others. They are traditionally transported from the ex-princely kingdom of Dasapalla by a team of carpenters with ancestral rights and privileges. The logs are typically used as rafts in the Mahanadi River. These are collected around Puri and then driven to the destination.
On the Bada Danda, the Grand Avenue, three chariots are ornamented according to a unique plan that has been followed for generations. The chariots are lined up in front of the temple near the Sinhadwara or Lion’s Gate, which is also known as the temple’s eastern entrance.
Nine Parsva devatas, painted wooden figures depicting various deities on the chariots’ flanks, surround each of the chariots. There is a charioteer (Sarathi) and four horses in each chariot.
Details of Chariot Preparation of three deities
Chariot Details | Jagannath | Balabhadra | Subhadra |
Name of Chariot | Nandighosha (ନନ୍ଦିଘୋଷ) | Taladhwaja (ତାଳଧ୍ୱଜ) | Darpadalana (ଦର୍ପଦଳନ) |
Alternates name of Chariot | Garudadhwaja, Kapiladhwaja | Langaladhwaja | Devadalana, Padmadhwaja |
Number of Wheels | 16 | 14 | 12 |
Total Number of wooden pieces used | 832 | 763 | 593 |
Height | 44′ 2″ | 43′ 3″ | 42′ 3″ |
Length and breadth | 34’6″ x 34’6″ | 33′ x 33′ | 31’6″ x 31’6″ |
Colours of the canopies | Red, Yellow | Red, Bluish green | Red, Black |
(yellow associated with Vishnu) | (Black associated with the Goddess) | ||
Guardian | Garuda | Vasudeva | Jayadurga |
Charioteer | Daruka | Matali | Arjuna |
Flag name | Trailokyamohini | Unnani | Nadambika |
Flag emblem | Palm Tree | ||
Name of Horses | 1. Shankha | 1. Tribra | 1. Rochika |
2. Balahaka | 2. Ghora | 2. Mochika | |
3. Suweta | 3. Dirghasharma | 3. Jita | |
4. Haridashwa | 4. Swornanava | 4. Aparajita | |
Colour of Horses | White | Black | Red |
Name of Chariot Rope | Sankhachuda Nagini | Basuki Naga | Swarnachuda Nagini |
Accompanying deity | Madanmohan | Ramakrishna | Sudarshana |
Gatekeepers (Dvarapala) | 1. Jaya | 1. Nanda | 1. Ganga |
2. Vijaya | 2. Sunanda | 2. Jamuna | |
Nine parshvadevata (Subsidiary deities) | 1. Panchamukhi Mahabir (Hanuman) | 1. Ganesha | 1. Chandi |
2. Harihara | 2. Kartikeya | 2. Chamunda | |
3. Madhusudana (Vishnu) | 3. Sarvamangala | 3. Ugratara | |
4. Giridhar (Krishna) | 4. Pralambari (Balarama) | 4. Banadurga (Durga) | |
5. Pandu Narasingha | 5. Halayudha (Balarama) | 5. Shulidurga (Durga) | |
6. Chitamani Krishna | 6. Mrityunjaya (Shiva) | 6. Varahi | |
7. Narayana (Vishnu) | 7. Natamvara (Shiva) | 7. Shyamakali | |
8. Chatra Bhanga Rabana (Rama) | 8. Mukteswar (Shiva) | 8. Mangala | |
9. Rama seated on Hanuman | 9. Sheshadeva | 9. Vimala |
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