City revellers participate in Jagannath Rath Yatra
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Ranchi: Devotees and enthusiasts with umbrellas participated in the return journey of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra from the Gundicha Temple (Mausibari) to the Jagannath Temple.
After a nine-day ceremonial stay, the three revered deities Lord Jagannath, his sister Subhadra, and brother Balabhadra were brought back in a grand procession filled with faith, festivity, and fervor.
Devotees offered warm welcomes at several points along the route. Flowers, chants, aarti, and devotional songs marked the entire stretch. "The joy of seeing Lord Jagannath near one's home brings unmatched happiness.
This is not just a procession, it's a blessing," said Abhishek Kumar, an elderly devotee carrying an umbrella..
Sudhanshu Nath Sahdeo, a member of the Jagannath Temple Trust, said, " The Ghurti Rath Yatra reflected the unshakable devotion, cultural unity, and timeless spirit of Lord Jagannath's followers, adding yet another remarkable chapter to the centuries-old legacy. "
Over 100 police and security personnel were deployed for crowd control and law enforcement.
Additionally, 25 sanitation workers ensured a clean and devotional environment.
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