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Become part of building Lord Jagannatha's new chariot

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Hare Krishna,
We are excited to share an update on the progress of our new chariot construction. Your support has been invaluable throughout this journey!

Fundraising status:
  • We are sincerely grateful to everyone for your enthusiasm and support for this glorious project through your kind prayers, help and contributions.
  • The project cost was revised due to hiring a professional fabricator for specific construction sections. We are raising our fundraising goal to cover the increase in project costs.
  • With your continued support, we can soon offer a new chariot for the pleasure of Lord Jagannath, Baladeva, and Subhadra.

Construction status:
  • We finalized a fabricator close to Hillsborough who commenced work around January first week.
  • Fabrication work is in progress (see images below).
  • All unwanted components of the chassis were removed.
  • The main steel structure is in place now.
  • The hydraulic mast was installed.
  • The rest of the fabrication and floor installation are expected to be completed by the end of January.
  • The main canopy has been designed and manufactured. It is currently being stitched into shape.

Next steps:
  • Reach our revised fundraising goal.
  • Steering and braking systems installation around February first week.
  • Weatherproofing all surfaces and decorative paint.
  • Battery system purchase and installation.
  • Electricals, electronics, lighting and decorative items purchase and installation.
  • Procuring trailer for transporting the chariot.

Request your continued support:
  • We still need around $14,500
  • We appreciate prayers, contributions to reach our revised fundraising goal quickly, speeding up and completing the construction process.
  • Ideas and volunteers for,
  • permanent decorations and painting the cart
  • a decorative skirt/siding around the cart to increase the aesthetic appeal of the cart

New Cart Fabrication Stages & Pictures as of January 18, 2025!
Fabricator's Design:
Chassis was cleaned, de-rusted, cleaned, painted and moved to fabrication workshop:

Chassis delivered to fabricator's workshop:

Fabrication work in progress:

Hydraulic mast installed:

Details for tax exemption:
ISKCON of North Carolina, Inc., located at 1032 Dimmocks Mill Road, Hillsborough, North Carolina, is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization and a part of the worldwide International Society of Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). Incorporated in 1982, the center runs by donations from our kind well-wishers and members. All donations are tax-exempt. We will be grateful for any donations to help our organization further continue our contributions to society. Please contact us for a tax receipt.

Tax id: 58-1487548
NTEE: X99
NAICS code: 813110

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Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare




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