Every year for the #RathaJatra, three huge rathas or chariots are made by artisans in Puri. Traditionally they are divided into seven categories, called sapta-rathakāras, 'seven makers of the ratha'. These traditional craftsmen hence preserve the ancient art of making rathas. This thread is about the rathakāras, their functions and how these units of servitor-artisans work separately yet together to build the harmonious rathas. #RathaJatra