As the Jagannath Rath Yatra has commenced on Friday, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat termed the festival a "symbol" of antiquity of "Sanatan culture" and its continuity.
A sea of devotees gathered in Puri on Friday to witness the world-famous Jagannath Rath Yatra, as Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, embarked on the ceremonial journey from the Shri Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple.
A woman devotee of Ecuadorian origin, currently residing in the United States, expressed her joy at attending the Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri for the first time. Calling it a "dream come true," she said she felt blessed to have the darshan of Lord Jagannath and to share the spiritual experi
An Odissi dancer set to perform at the commencement of the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri on Friday described the performance as a form of 'seva' (service) to Lord Jagannath.
The two Union Ministers, accompanied by Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Sambit Patra and Odisha's Culture Minister Suryavanshi Suraj, also offered prayers at the Jagannath Temple.
Union Minister and BJP national president JP Nadda on Friday extended his wishes on the occasion of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra, praying for happiness, prosperity, and good health for all.
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Jagannath Rath Yatra celebrations in Ahmedabad on Friday. On the occasion of 148th Rath Yatra, the Gujarat CM pulled the chariot at the Shree Jagannathji Mandir.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings on the occasion of Jagannath Rath Yatra. Taking to his official 'X' handle, PM Modi wished for everyone's happiness, prosperity, good fortune, and excellent health.
Earlier, Amit Shah extended heartfelt greetings to the nation on the occasion of the sacred Jagannath Rath Yatra, describing the festival as a "unique confluence of faith and devotion".
"On the occasion of the sacred Rath Yatra, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the devotees of Lord Jagannath residing in India and abroad. By witnessing Lord Balabhadra, Lord Shri Jagannath, Goddess Subhadra, and Chakraraj Sudarshan on the chariot, millions of devotees experience divine b