One of the largest religious processions in the world, the annual car festival in Puri, India attracted over one million devotees from both within and outside the country. Led by President Droupadi Murmu and other political leaders, thousands of people pulled giant chariots carrying the deities of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra from the 12th century Jagannath temple to the Gundicha temple. The atmosphere was filled with religious songs and dance performances, as well as guidance from Puri Shankaracharya Swami Nischalananda Saraswati.
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan paid a visit to Puri to offer his blessings to the Shankaracharya of Govardhan Peeth during the Jagannath Yatra procession. He states that the Shankaracharya's teachings are important for social life and expresses his delight at receiving his blessings. Meanwhile, preparations continue for the Rath Yatra, with President Murmu and other notable figures arriving in Puri to witness the grand event. Tragically, a devotee dies while pulling one of the chariots in Jharsuguda, bringing a somber mood to the festivities.
The grand Rath Yatra festival in Puri saw a surge of enthusiastic devotees as the pulling of chariots of Mahaprabhu Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra resumed on the second day after a brief pause. Despite the halt overnight, devotees flocked to witness the deities on their majestic chariots, displaying their deep devotion and emotions. This unique festival is a nine-day celebration where the deities of Puri Srimandir come out of the temple to give darshan to devotees on Bada Danda.
The annual Rath Yatra in Puri, Odisha turned tragic when a person died due to suffocation and many others were injured. The incident raises concerns about the safety measures in place for the religious event and highlights the need for further information and improvements to prevent such occurrences in the future.
In Puri, Odisha, a historic Rath Yatra was held where the Trinity- Lord Jagannath and his siblings- were taken out from the 12th century temple to their respective chariots. This event was attended by President Droupadi Murmu, Odisha Governor Raghubar Das, Chief Minister Mohan Majhi, and other prominent figures. However, the joy and celebration were marred by the unfortunate death of a male devotee and injuries sustained by others during the pulling of the chariots. Despite this, the rituals continued with Mangala Alati and Mailama niti, making for an unforgettable and historic festival.
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi took to social media to extend greetings to the people on the start of the sacred Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha. He prayed that the blessings of Lord Jagannath, an avatar of Lord Vishnu, continue to be bestowed upon them. The annual Rath Yatra is one of the most significant festivals in India and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion. This year, the event will be held for two days due to specific celestial arrangements.
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The annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha's Puri began on Sunday and top leaders including President Droupadi Murmu, PM Narendra Modi, Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar, and West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee extended their best wishes to the nation on this auspicious occasion. The President prayed for everyone's happiness and prosperity while the PM and Vice President sought blessings from Mahaprabhu Jagannath. The Chief Minister also promised to commence Rath Yatra from the newly built Jagannath Dham in Digha next year.
After a gap of 53 years, the annual Rath Yatra festival of Lord Jagannath is being celebrated in Puri, Odisha for two days. The festival began with great enthusiasm in Gujarat's Jamalpur, where Union Home Minister Amit Shah performed the 'mangla aarti' and Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel performed the 'pahind vidhi'. Tight security measures have been put in place, with the presence of President Droupadi Murmu and lakhs of devotees expected at the festival venue. Additionally, Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee announced that a similar Rath Yatra will be held in Digha from next year. Stay tuned for real-time updates on the grand event.