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Amit Shah began his day with pre-dawn prayers at Ahmedabad's historic Jagannath Temple during Rath Yatra. The Union Minister described the experience as deeply spiritual in social media posts. Both Shah and President Murmu emphasized the festival's cultural significance and prayed for global harmony. The annual chariot procession continues to draw massive crowds, reinforcing its status as a key religious event.

Key Points: Amit Shah Joins Mangla Aarti at Ahmedabad Jagannath Temple for Rath Yatra

  • Amit Shah attended pre-dawn Mangla Aarti at 400-year-old temple
  • Shared heartfelt prayers on X for global peace
  • President Murmu also extended Rath Yatra greetings
  • Festival draws massive crowds with chariot processions
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Union Minister Amit Shah offers prayers at Ahmedabad's Jagannath Temple as Rath Yatra commences

Union Minister Amit Shah offers prayers at Ahmedabad's historic Jagannath Temple during Rath Yatra, calling it a "divine experience."

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

Ahmedabad, June 27

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday offered prayers at the over 400-year-old Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad on the occasion of Rath Yatra.

He offered the "mangala aarti" at 4 am and shared a heartfelt post on his official "X" account, reflecting on his divine experience.

"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", Amit Shah's 'X' post read.

Earlier, Shah extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of the sacred Jagannath Rath Yatra, describing the festival as a "unique confluence of faith and devotion".

"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.

The Union Minister Shah highlighted the significance of the Rath Yatra, stating that it embodies the essence of moving forward while cherishing devotion, culture, and heritage.

President Droupadi Murmu also offered her wishes on the Jagannath Rath Yatra and shared a post on her official 'X' handle.

"On the occasion of the sacred Rath Yatra, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the devotees of Lord Jagannath residing in India and abroad. Millions of devotees attain a divine experience by having the darshan of the revered deities--Balabhadra, Lord Shri Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra, and Chakraraj Sudarshan -- seated on the chariot. The human-like divine play of these godly forms is the specialty of the Rath Yatra. On this auspicious occasion, my prayer to Lord Shri Jagannath is that an atmosphere of peace, friendship, and affection prevails throughout the world."

During the festival in Puri, devotees draw the grand chariots of the three deities -- Lord Jagannath, his brother Lord Balabhadra, and sister goddess Subhadra -- to the Gundicha Temple, 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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Rajesh K.
Wonderful to see our leaders participating in our ancient traditions with such devotion! Rath Yatra is not just a festival but a living heritage that connects generations. 🙏 More power to such cultural celebrations that unite our diverse nation.
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Priya M.
While I appreciate leaders showing their spiritual side, I wish they would also address the traffic chaos these large gatherings create every year. Authorities should plan better infrastructure for devotees' convenience. Still, Jai Jagannath! 🚩
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Arjun S.
The Rath Yatra transcends regional boundaries - it's beautiful to see celebrations from Gujarat to Odisha. This is the real Bharat where traditions thrive across states. Hope the government continues to preserve such cultural treasures.
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Sunita P.
Heartwarming to see leaders waking up at 4am for mangala aarti! This shows true dedication beyond political symbolism. Our ancient temples are the soul of India's spiritual consciousness. More such coverage of our cultural events please!
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Vikram J.
The President's message about peace and friendship is particularly meaningful in today's divided world. Our festivals have always carried universal messages - hope this Rath Yatra brings harmony to all.
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Neha T.
As someone who attended the Ahmedabad Rath Yatra last year, the energy is unbelievable! But I do hope the government ensures better crowd management and facilities for elderly devotees. The spiritual experience should be comfortable for all.

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