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Amit Shah began his Gujarat visit with prayers at Ahmedabad's Jagannath Temple during the Rath Yatra festivities. He described the pre-dawn rituals as a divine experience in a social media post. Later, he will chair meetings on library digitization and district-level governance in Gandhinagar. The visit underscores both religious engagement and administrative priorities in his home state.

Key Points: Amit Shah Attends Ahmedabad Jagannath Rath Yatra Before Key Gujarat Meetings

  • Amit Shah joined pre-dawn rituals at Jagannath Temple
  • Rath Yatra draws thousands in Gujarat
  • Shah to review library digitization in Gandhinagar
  • DDCMC meeting to assess central scheme progress
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HM Shah offers prayers at Ahmedabad's Jagannath Temple, to attend key meetings later today

HM Amit Shah offers prayers at Ahmedabad's Jagannath Temple during Rath Yatra, later chairs development meetings in Gandhinagar.

"Participating in the Mangla Aarti at Shri Jagannath Temple is a divine experience – Amit Shah"

Ahmedabad, June 27

Union Home Minister Amit Shah began his Gujarat visit on a spiritual note early Friday morning by participating in the Mangala Aarti at the historic Shri Jagannathji Temple in Jamalpur, Ahmedabad.

The visit coincides with the auspicious occasion of the annual Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra, a major religious event that draws thousands of devotees every year. Arriving at the temple at 3:15 a.m., HM Shah joined in the sacred rituals and offered prayers to Mahaprabhu Jagannath. Sharing his experience on social media platform X, he posted, "On the sacred occasion of Rath Yatra, participating in the Mangla Aarti at Shri Jagannath Temple, Ahmedabad, is in itself a divine and extraordinary experience. Today, I joined the Mangla Aarti of Mahaprabhu and offered my prayers. May Mahaprabhu continue to bestow His blessings on all."

The Rath Yatra, which involves a grand procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra through the city, is one of the most celebrated events in Gujarat's cultural and religious calendar. Elaborate security arrangements have been put in place in Ahmedabad to ensure the smooth conduct of the yatra.

Later in the day, the Union Home Minister is scheduled to visit the Information and Library Network (INFLIBNET) Centre in Gandhinagar at 3:30 p.m. He will chair a review meeting focusing on the development and digitization of libraries, a key component in strengthening the country’s educational and research infrastructure.

Following that, at 4:15 p.m., Shah will attend the District Development Coordination and Monitoring Committee (DDCMC) meeting at Circuit House, Sector-20, Gandhinagar. The meeting aims to assess the implementation of central government schemes and boost coordination among district-level officials for efficient governance.

- IANS

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Rahul K.
It's heartening to see our leaders beginning their day with spiritual practices. The Jagannath Rath Yatra is a beautiful tradition that showcases our cultural heritage. Hope the Home Minister's visit brings more attention to preserving such traditions across India. 🙏
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Priya M.
While I appreciate the spiritual aspect, I wish our ministers would give equal importance to all religious sites across India, not just the high-profile ones. India's diversity deserves equal representation in such visits.
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Amit S.
The Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad is truly spectacular! Been attending since childhood. Good to see security arrangements being prioritized - with large crowds, safety should never be compromised. Jai Jagannath! 🚩
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Neha P.
The library development meeting sounds promising! As a researcher, I hope this leads to better access to digital resources across India. Our education system needs this push. The spiritual and intellectual aspects of the visit make a good balance.
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Vikram J.
Attending the DDCMC meeting shows commitment to grassroots governance. Hope they address the implementation gaps in central schemes - many villages still don't get proper benefits. Actions matter more than rituals, though both are important.
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Sunita R.
The 3:15 am aarti timing shows real devotion! In our busy lives, we often forget these traditions. Maybe this will inspire more youth to connect with our culture. The blend of ancient traditions and modern governance in this visit is quite unique.

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