Puri (Odisha): The holy city of Puri in Odisha is all set to celebrate the famous Rath Yatra festival of Lord Jagannath on Friday (July 1) as three chariots of Lord Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra are pulled and placed in front. Singha gate of Shrimandir on Thursday itself. Keeping in mind the expected crowd at the festival, Odisha Police has made elaborate security arrangements. Rath Yatra festival takes place every year on the second day of Shukla Paksha in the month of June or July. This year this festival falls on 1st July. The three chariots are made a new one every year before the annual chariot festival.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav along with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan on Thursday night inspected the preparations for Jagannath Rath Yatra at Puri railway station.
Union Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav along with Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan took stock of the preparations last night. #Jagannath Rath Yatra Puri Railway Station pic.twitter.com/xesgHtc55T— ANI (@ANI) 1 July 2022
Eminent sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik has created stunning sand art with this message: On this Rath Yatra, let us pledge to “Say No to Single-use Plastic”. Patnaik made 125 sand chariots to mark the Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, “This time we have made 125 sand chariots to mark the holy Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. This will be our new world record.”
This time we have made 125 sand chariots to mark the holy Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. This will be our new world record, says Sudarshan Patnaik (30.06) pic.twitter.com/Ft0MXUxJQ7— ANI (@ANI) 1 July 2022
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu greets people on the occasion of Rath Yatra, “I extend my warm greetings and best wishes to the people of our country on the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra. The Rath Yatra of Odisha, marks the annual journey of Lord Jagannath. , who is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, witnesses the coming together of the entire community in celebration of the Lord’s grace and divinity.”
Naidu further said, “The devotees who participate in the Rath Yatra consider pulling the chariot of Lord Jagannath as their blessing. The grandeur and grandeur of the Rath Yatra is truly unparalleled. May the sacred and noble ideals associated with the Rath Yatra enrich our lives. Peace of mind. and harmony.”
On Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingh Deb told ANI, “The biggest festival of God is the Rath Yatra which takes place every year. For the last two years the participation of devotees was restricted due to the pandemic, but this year has been allowed.” .. Big public participation is expected. Today.”
Puri, Odisha | The biggest festival of the Supreme Lord is Rath Yatra which takes place every year. For the last 2 years the participation of devotees was barred due to the pandemic, but this year it has been allowed…expected huge public participation today: Gajapati Maharaja Dibyasingh Deb #Jagannath Rath Yatra pic.twitter.com/ZLwMn7cIog— ANI (@ANI) 1 July 2022
Rath Yatra, also known as the chariot festival of Lord Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra, is the most prominent Hindu festival in the city of Puri, Odisha. Vibrant colours, spirited faces, crowded shops and enthusiastic craftsmen are some of the highlights of the Rath Yatra in Puri, the popular chariot festival held on a large scale every year outside the Jagannath Temple.
(with ANI inputs)