CM Bhupendra Patel participates in Jagannath Temple's Maha Aarti in Ahmedabad
Gandhinagar, July 15
On the eve of the 149th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Maha Aarti at the Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad. On the occasion, he offered prayers to the Lord for the well-being and prosperity of all the citizens of the state.
The Chief Minister said that on the auspicious day of Ashadhi Bij, Lord Jagannath embarks on His divine procession through the city, blessing all sections of society with happiness, peace, prosperity, and well-being.
Describing Lord Jagannath as Daridra Narayan, he said that the Rath Yatra, which conveys the message of compassion and service towards workers and the underprivileged, further strengthens the values of harmony and humanity embedded in Indian culture.
He said that the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath is a symbol of Gujarat's glorious tradition, rich cultural heritage, and social unity. On this sacred occasion, the Chief Minister also appealed to everyone to celebrate this grand festival with the spirit of brotherhood, mutual affection, and social harmony.
The Chief Minister also urged everyone to embrace the mantra of 'Sauno Saath, Sauno Vikas, Sauno Vishwas, and Sauno Prayas' given by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and collectively contribute towards building a prosperous, happy, and Viksit Gujarat.
The Chief Minister prayed at the feet of Lord Jagannath for greater peace, prosperity, and holistic development across the state, and for every citizen to be blessed with happiness and prosperity.
On the occasion, Mahant of Jagannath Temple Dilipdasji Maharaj, State BJP President Jagdish Vishwakarma, Minister of State for Urban Development Darshanaben Vaghela, Members of Parliament Dinesh Makwana and Hasmukh Patel, former Deputy Chief Minister Nitinbhai Patel, City BJP President Prerak Shah, local MLAs Amitbhai Shah, Kaushik Jain, Amul Bhatt, Hasmukh Patel, Smt. Kanchanben Radadiya, Dineshsinh Kushwaha, Payal Kukrani, Municipal Commissioner Banchhanidhi Pani, City Police Commissioner Anupamsinh Gehlot, along with a large number of devotees, remained present.
— ANI
Reader Comments
It's wonderful to see the Chief Minister personally taking part in such a sacred event. The Rath Yatra truly embodies unity and harmony, especially with the message of 'Daridra Narayan'—seeing God in the poor. Hope this inspires more inclusive development in Gujarat. 🙏
Chief Minister's appeal for 'Sauno Saath, Sauno Vikas' is great, but I hope the government also focuses on practical issues like traffic management and crowd control during such massive events. Devotion is important, but so is safety and convenience for common people. Still, Jai Jagannath! 🌺
The Rath Yatra is indeed a spectacular display of Gujarat's cultural richness. CM Patel's participation alongside religious leaders and politicians from all parties sends a strong message of unity. Let's hope this spirit of harmony extends beyond festivals to everyday governance. 🇮🇳
Bhai, this is real devotion—seeing God in every poor person. The Chief Minister's words about Lord Jagannath being 'Daridra Narayan' are powerful. But actions speak louder than words. Hope the government actually works on uplifting the poor and marginalized, not just during festivals. Still, Jai Jagannath! 🙏✨
Every year the Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad gets bigger and better! CM Patel ji's presence adds to the grandeur. But I really appreciate the emphasis on social harmony—that's what makes Gujarat special. Let's all celebrate responsibly and keep the spirit of brotherhood alive.
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