Popular singer Sonu Nigam offered prayers at the Jagannath Puri Temple in Odisha and said that he has sung many songs of Lord Jagannath and visiting the temple was a great experience for him.
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Sunday paid her respects to Lord Jagannath and pulled the ropes of the chariot at the ISKCON Rath Yatra in Kolkata.
Praying for wealth and joy in the state, Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday expressed hope for the state's prosperity during the Rath Yatra celebrations at the Raipur Jagannath Temple on Sunday.
President Droupadi Murmu on Sunday took part in the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri, one of the significant and eagerly awaited festivals in India.
Speaking to ANI, the Odisha-based miniature artist said, "This year, I have made a chariot of 2 inches in connection with the Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra procession. It took me 7 days to build this chariot. I want to extend my wishes to everyone."
"Greetings on the start of the sacred Rath Yatra. We bow to Mahaprabhu Jagannath and pray that his blessings constantly remain upon us," posted Prime Minister Modi on X.
The festival offers a vibrant and spiritual experience for the lakhs of devotees who will gather to witness this auspicious occasion. This year, the event will be held for two days due to specific celestial arrangements.
Chief Minister of Gujarat, Bhupendra Patel, on Saturday offered prayers at the Jagannath Puri temple in Odisha on the eve of Lord Jagannath's 147th Rath Yatra, which is going to be held in Ahmedabad tomorrow.
Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Friday met Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi to discuss extensive preparations by the railways for the Rath Yatra in Puri.
Three new Raths are built every year before the festival begins and are designed in a specific way. They are made of wood and decorated by local artists.
Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi visited his home in Raikela village in the Kendujhar district on Monday and met with his mother. This is Majhi's first visit to his home in the village after he became the Chief Minister of Odisha.