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The Hindu
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
ISKCON organises Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra with pomp and devotion in Vijayawada
In a vibrant and spiritually charged atmosphere, ISKCON Vijayawada on Friday organised the Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra with pomp and devotion. The event began with a ceremonial Ratha Puja at Sitara grounds here, followed by the grand chariot procession. The yatra saw enthusiastic participation from devotees in good numbers, artistes' troupes and devotees from various Indian States and foreign countries. The chariot, carrying the divine trio — Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra —proceeded through the city's main streets, including Sivalayam Centre, Swathi Theatre, and Kummaripalem, finally reaching the specially prepared Gundicha Mandir near Seethamma Vari Paadalu. Covering a distance of nearly 6 kilometres, the chariot was received by the devotees with an overwhelming devotion. Citizens decorated the streets with rangoli and traditional motifs, welcoming the deities at every step. Prominent political leaders, industrialists and cultural figures were seen sweeping the streets with golden brooms and showering flower petals as an act of humility and devotion. Many shopkeepers and households along the route performed harati as the chariot passed by. Throughout the yatra, prasadam distribution continued uninterrupted, with ISKCON president Sriman Chakradhari Das and Laila Group CEO Sri Gokaraju Gangaraju overseeing the service directly from the chariot, which became a special highlight of the event. The Rath Yatra evoked memories of the world-famous Puri Rath Yatra, with locals remarking that the Vijayawada version brought that divine atmosphere closer to home. Vijayawada West MLA Sujana Chowdary led the rituals by offering the first harati and performing the traditional Chera Pahara Seva—symbolically sweeping before the Lord's chariot with a golden broom. Sriman Revati Raman Prabhuji, industrialist Thondepu Hanumantha Rao and others were present.
Hans India
27-06-2025
- Business
- Hans India
Sri Jagannath Rath Yatra begins today
Vijayawada: ISKCON Vijayawada's Sri Jagannath Swamy Rath Yatra Maha Mahotsavam, known as the largest Rath Yatra in South India will be held from June 27 to 29, said ISKCON Mandir President Chakradharidas. The programme will begin at 1 pm on Friday with Rath Puja and will proceed with great pomp and grandeur amidst cultural programmes by local and foreign artistes and chanting of Harinama by devotees. Rath Yatra Mela Mahotsavam will be organised every day from 5 pm on an area of 3.5 acres in a most magnificent and heart-touching way. This year, a special programme called 'Sumangali Subhadra' will be held on June 29. More than 1000 women, including prominent industrialists from Vijayawada and Guntur districts, will come in a procession in 4 bullock carts to offer Sare to Goddess Subhadra. This is the first time in India that a Sare offering programme will be held during a Rath Yatra. Rath Yatra's starting point is Sitara Grounds, Bhavanipuram. It will pass via Sitara Grounds, Swathi Theatre Road, Kanakadurga Ammavari Gudi Road, Ratham Centre, Seethamma Vaari Paadadu. Rath Yatra Mela venue is Seethamma Vaari Paadadu. As many as 108 different types of Naivedya will be offered to Lord Jagannath every day. Prasadam will be distributed to approximately 1.5 lakh people during the Rath Yatra and Rath Yatra Mela. Every day Harinama Kathamrutham, Kirtans and many other special features will be held for the benefit of hundreds of non-local and local devotees. Chakradharidas said the Chairman, Laila Group of Companies Gokaraju Gangaraju, Head of Sintex Industries Sudhakar Chowdhury, Brahmachari team, Shyam Sundar Das and others participated.
