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Lakhs of devotees gather to offer prayers at annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad and Puri
Lord Krishna, who is an avtaar of Vishnu is known as ‘Jagannath’. There is a tradition of brooming ahead of rath yatra, which is known as Pahind Vidhi. As per a tradition, the state head, which is the Chief Minister always welcomes lord Jagannath.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his wishes to the entire nation on the auspicious occasion. “Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra. With the blessings of Lord Jagannath, may our country scale new heights of growth. May every Indian be happy and prosperous. Jai Jagannath!” PM said.
Special arrangements have been made on the 15km long route of the Rath Yatra, where special helium balloons were placed and high definition cameras were installed for security purposes.
To ensure security arrangements are in place, over 14 thousand jawans, and 22 companies of State reserve police, 25 companies of para-military forces were put in place.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi offered his wishes to the entire nation on the auspicious occasion. “Greetings on the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra. With the blessings of Lord Jagannath, may our country scale new heights of growth. May every Indian be happy and prosperous. Jai Jagannath!” PM said.
Special arrangements have been made on the 15km long route of the Rath Yatra, where special helium balloons were placed and high definition cameras were installed for security purposes.
To ensure security arrangements are in place, over 14 thousand jawans, and 22 companies of State reserve police, 25 companies of para-military forces were put in place.
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