Section 27 in The Orissa Kendu Leaves Manual, 1973
27. Drying of Keris.
- The length and the process of drying will be as decided by the Checker subject to such modification as the Head Checker will make. Ordinarily keris are dried for four days with face upwards and another four days with face downwards, which period will, however, very depending upon the intensity of sunlight and weather conditions.
