Thousands of devotees have congregated at this seaside pilgrim city for Lord Jagannath’s annual ‘Ratha Jatra’ on Tuesday for which the Odisha authorities has made elaborate preparations, officers mentioned.

Priests, devotees participate in ‘Pahandi’ rituals in Odisha’s Puri

The procession in Ahmedabad will return to the temple by 8.30 pm on Tuesday after passing via the Old City, together with some communally delicate areas like Jamalpur, Kalupur, Shahpur and Dariyapur.

Watch video: President Droupadi Murmu presents prayers at Jagannath Mandir in Delhi  in Hauz Khas, Delhi forward of lord Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023

Idols of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra had been put in on the chariot forward of the beginning of the ceremonial Rath Yatra that commenced from the 400-year-old Jagannath Temple in Jamalpur space of Ahmedabad right now.

Members of the Muslim group welcome #JagannathRathYatra in Ahmedabad

Two Hundred fifty coconuts put in within the sand artwork of lord Jagannath Ratha Yatra; created by sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik at Puri seaside forward of Jagannath Rath Yatra 2023

President Droupadi Murmu greeted individuals on the event of Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra and prayed for happiness, peace and prosperity in everybody’s life.

“On the occasion of the commencement of the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, I extend my heartiest congratulations and best wishes to all the countrymen, especially the devotees of Lord Jagannath. I pray to Mahaprabhu Jagannath that this festival of devotion and dedication brings happiness, peace and prosperity in everyone’s life. Jai Jagannath,” Murmu tweeted in Hindi and Odia.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday prolonged his greetings for the Rath Yatra, which commences right now in Odisha’s Puri right now. The Prime Minister additionally connected a video clip alongside along with his tweet displaying him collaborating in a Rath Yatra procession. In the video, he’s heard saying that Rath Yatra is well known in lots of states of the nation. However, the Rath Yatra celebrated in Puri is exclusive in itself, he mentioned.

“Rath Yatra has become an identity of India throughout the world. It is celebrated in many states of the country. However, the Rath Yatra in Puri has an aura of its own,” he’s heard saying within the video.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi narrated his expertise when he used to take part within the Ahmedabad Rath Yatra when he was in Gujarat.

“When I was in Gujarat I used to participate in the Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad. In these Rath Yatras, it is amazing how people from every community come together for the festivities. This also strengthens the unity of the country,” he mentioned.

The 146th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced on Tuesday morning in Gujarat’s Ahmedabad metropolis amid tight safety as lakhs of devotees flocked the 18-km route of the procession to catch a glimpse of the deity. Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel within the morning carried out ‘Pahind Vidhi’, a symbolic ritual of cleansing the way in which for the chariots utilizing a golden broom, following which the chariots of Lord Jagannath, his brother Balbhadra and sister Subhadra launched into the yatra from the 400-year-old Jagannath Temple in Jamalpur space.

The Gujarat Police have for the primary time within the Rath Yatra used 3D mapping expertise to observe all the route and likewise deployed anti-drone expertise to make sure no unauthorised drones are used in the course of the occasion, as per a senior police official.

Bhubaneswar-based miniature artist, L Eswar Rao, curated eco-friendly chariots of the holy trinity Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra utilizing papers and ornamental stars forward of the world well-known Rath Yatra.

Speaking to ANI, the artist L Eswar Rao mentioned, “To mark this year’s Rath Yatra, I decided to craft miniature models of chariots of Lord Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Lord Balabhadra using papers.”

“It took me fifteen days to complete them by decorative stars. I used neem wood to make the deities”, L Eswar Rao added.

For Rath Yatra 2023, the Odisha Police has issued a visitors advisory for clean visitors motion. Read here

Rath Yatra greetings to everybody. As we have a good time this sacred event, could the divine journey of Lord Jagannath fill our lives with well being, happiness and religious enrichment, tweeted PM Modi

Rath Yatra is likely one of the well-known Hindu festivals celebrated the world over. The Yatra is related to Lord Jagannath at Shri Kshetra Puri Dham within the state of Odisha, India. Its historical past can be depicted in Hindu scriptures like Brahma Purana, Padma Purana, Skanda Purana and Kapila Samhita. 

The grand Rath Yatra begins after the three deities are established on the embellished chariots. Lord Jagannath’s chariot is known as Nandighosha, Lord Balabhadra’s chariot is known as Taladhwaja, and Goddess Subhadra’s chariot is known as Darpadalan. These chariots are pulled by numerous devotees.

This yr, the auspicious Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra will happen on June 20. The Jagannath Yatra will start on June 20 at 10:04 pm and can finish on June 21 at 7:09 pm. The preparations for the pageant start months earlier than the pageant. Read more

The Rath Yatra shall be telecast Live on DD-Bharati, DD-Odia, and different Doordarshan channels. The Rath Yatra could be considered Live on Doordarshan’s Youtube channel — https://www.youtube.com/DoordarshanNational. Read more

Odisha authorities has made elaborate preparations for ‘rath yatra’. As many as 180 platoons (1 platoon includes 30 personnel) of safety forces had been deployed in Puri, mentioned Transport Commissioner Amitabh Thakur.

A Coast Guard helicopter has additionally been pressed into service for seaside patrolling.

Interceptor boats shall be stationed at Paradip for any contingency, until July 2, a senior police officer mentioned.

The world-famous Rath Yatra to start from Jagannath temple in Ahmedabad right now. Idols of lord Jagannath, Balabhadra and Subhadra had been put in on the chariot to start out the Lord Jagannath Yatra.

Devotees thronged the temple premises forward of the Rath Yatra. Security was additionally stepped up to make sure clean functioning.