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Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik extended warm greetings for the Jagannath Rath Yatra through a heartfelt video message. Union Home Minister Amit Shah described the festival as a beautiful blend of devotion and cultural heritage in his social media post. Current Odisha CM Mohan Charan Majhi invited devotees to participate in the sacred chariot procession with faith. Puri is buzzing with preparations as thousands gather to witness Lord Jagannath's annual journey to Gundicha temple.

Key Points: Naveen Patnaik Amit Shah Extend Jai Jagannath Rath Yatra Greetings

  • Naveen Patnaik shares video greeting for Rath Yatra
  • Amit Shah calls it celebration of culture and heritage
  • CM Majhi invites devotees with spiritual message
  • Puri prepares for massive crowds during chariot procession
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Jai Jagannath: Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik extends greetings as Rath Yatra begins

Former Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik and Union Minister Amit Shah share heartfelt wishes as Puri gears up for Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025

"The Rath Yatra is a unique confluence of faith and devotion - Amit Shah"

Bhubaneswar, June 27

Biju Janata Dal (BJD) chief and former Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik extended his greetings on the occasion of Jagannath Rath Yatra.

Taking to 'X', Naveen Patnaik shared a heartfelt video and wrote, "On the occasion of the holy Rath Yatra, I extend my best wishes to everyone. Jai Jagannath."

Earlier, Union Home Minister Amit Shah extended greetings to the nation on the occasion, describing the festival as a "unique confluence of faith and devotion".

In a post on X, Shah highlighted the significance of the Rath Yatra, stating that it embodies the essence of moving forward while cherishing devotion, culture, and heritage.

"Hail Jagannath! Heartfelt greetings to all on the sacred festival of Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra. The Rath Yatra of Shri Jagannath Ji is a unique confluence of faith and devotion, which teaches us that moving forward while cherishing devotion, culture, and heritage is at the core of our being. I pray to Mahaprabhu Jagannath, Veer Balabhadra, and Mata Subhadra for the welfare and progress of all," Shah posted on X, as translated from Hindi.

Meanwhile, Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi extended a heartfelt welcome to devotees on the occasion of the annual Rath Yatra, urging them to participate with utmost faith and devotion.

In his message, CM Majhi said, "Join the Rath Yatra with faith and devotion, witness the divine glimpse of Mahaprabhu atop the chariot, and receive His blessings."

The temple town of Puri is all set to witness the 2025 Jagannath Rath Yatra, which commences on Friday.

During the festival, devotees draw the grand chariots of the three deities -- Lord Jagannath, his brother Lord Balabhadra, and sister goddess Subhadra -- to the Gundicha temple in Puri, where the deities reside for a week and then return to the Jagannath temple. The Rath Yatra ceremony is expected to attract a large crowd, making traffic management a key issue.

- ANI

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Priyanka S.
Jai Jagannath! 🙏 The Rath Yatra is truly a magnificent spectacle that showcases our rich Odia culture. I remember visiting Puri as a child and being awestruck by the massive chariots. Hope the devotees have a safe and blessed experience this year!
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Amit K.
While it's good to see political leaders extending greetings, I wish they'd focus more on improving infrastructure in Puri. The crowds during Rath Yatra face so many difficulties - poor sanitation, traffic chaos, and inadequate facilities. Devotion is important, but so is basic civic planning.
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Suresh P.
The unity shown during Rath Yatra is beautiful - people from all walks of life come together to pull the chariots. This is the real India we should celebrate! Jai Jagannath Mahaprabhu!
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Meena R.
As someone who's never been to Puri, I really want to experience Rath Yatra at least once in my lifetime. The devotion, the chants, the colorful processions - it's on my bucket list! Any tips for first-time visitors?
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Rajiv N.
It's interesting how Rath Yatra brings together people across political lines. From Naveen Patnaik to Amit Shah to the new CM - everyone sets aside differences for this sacred festival. More such unity would be welcome in other matters too!
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Ananya D.
The craftsmanship of the chariots is incredible! Each year they're built anew from specific types of wood. This ancient tradition deserves more recognition as part of our intangible cultural heritage. Maybe the government could create special documentaries about the artisans behind this marvel.

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