Jagannath Rath Yatra: President Murmu Prays for Nation's Prosperity; PM Modi Says Yatra Embodies Humility, Selfless Service
PM Modi called Rath Yatra a symbol of India’s spiritual heritage as 13,000 police personnel and central forces were deployed for crowd control.
- On Thursday, the Puri Rath Yatra began in Odisha amid tight security, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeting devotees and describing the festival as a "radiant expression of India's timeless spiritual and cultural heritage."
- Positioned at Singhadwara, the chariots Nandighosha, Darpadalana, and Taladhwaja are prepared to carry Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra, and Lord Balabhadra from Shri Jagannath temple to Shree Gundicha temple.
- ADG Sanjay Kumar confirmed 13,000 police personnel, 15 companies of central forces, and 500 lifeguards are positioned, with forces focusing on "crowd control, traffic management and emergency response on the land."
- Indian Railways is operating 300 trains for the festival, while authorities have arranged 800 buses to transport devotees to Puri, ensuring comprehensive logistical support.
- President Murmu extended greetings, calling the occasion where Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath-accompanied by Chakraraj Sudarshan, Balabhadra, and Subhadra meet devotees "truly unique," highlighting the festival's spiritual and unifying significance across India.
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PM Modi greets people on Rath Yatra
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PM Modi said that the traditions associated with the Rath Yatra have inspired generations across India and the world and they embody humility, collective participation and selfless service.
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President Droupadi Murmu on Thursday extended greetings to devotees in India and across the world on the auspicious occasion of Mahaprabhu Jagannath Rath Yatra, saying that the soulful occasion marked the union of the devotee and the Divine is "truly unique."
On the Grand Road of Puri
By Droupadi Murmu Many prayers and hymns dedicated to Shree Jagannatha have been there in my memory since childhood. I felt happy singing the bhajans of Mahaprabhu Jagannatha while studying in school and college. I felt very close to Mahaprabhu. I do not sing the bhajans these days. But I do remember Mahaprabhu and hum his bhajans every day. I always feel the presence of Mahaprabhu near me. He supports me in difficult times. To this day, I hum t…
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