The Kendrapada district administration on Tuesday organised a preparatory meeting for the upcoming car festival of lord Baladevjew at the Tulashi Kshetra here.
The meeting held under chairmanship of district Collector Debaraj Senapati was attended by SP Satish Kumar Gajbhiye, Sub-Collector Kanhu charan Dhir, ADM Sasadhar Nayak, Marshaghai Tehsildar Niranjan Behera, Kendrapara Municipality Chairman Dhiren Kumar Sahu, representatives of the Baladevjew Temple Endowment Trust Board and temple servitors.
Collector Senapati directed concerned officers of the line departments to ensure hassle-free services during the festival. While Cesco has been asked to provide uninterrupted power supply, the PHED told for non-stop water supply. Senapati asked R&B officials to repair the town main road and Municipality Chairman to ensure cleanliness at the Rath Danda. Similarly, tight police arrangements would be made for smooth conduct of the festival.
The Collector has sought supports from people for making the festival a grand success.
According to sources, the Temple Endowment Trust has decided to spend about Rs 11.07 lakh for the festival. It had spent Rs 10.95 lakh last year.
Notably, the Brahma Taladhwaja Chariot is made of 1013 pieces of wood logs and runs on 14 wheels.