15 lakh devotees take part in Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, watch visuals
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01 Jan 1970 05:30 AM (IST)
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The 141st Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced this morning in the city amid tight security as lakhs of devotees flocked to the 18km route to catch a glimpse of the deity.
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel performed 'Pahind Vidhi' - a symbolic ritual of cleaning the way for the chariots using a golden broom.
The chariots of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balbhadra and sister Subhadra, then embarked on the yatra from the 400-
year-old Jagannath Temple in the Jamalpur area.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion and hoped Lord Jagannath's blessings will help the
country scale new heights of development.
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel performed 'Pahind Vidhi' - a symbolic ritual of cleaning the way for the chariots using a golden broom.
The chariots of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balbhadra and sister Subhadra, then embarked on the yatra from the 400-
year-old Jagannath Temple in the Jamalpur area.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on the occasion and hoped Lord Jagannath's blessings will help the
country scale new heights of development.