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India Gazette
3 hours ago
- General
- India Gazette
Odisha: Reliance Foundation serves meals to devotees, police personnel during Jagannath Rath Yatra under 'We Care' initiative
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 28 (ANI): As people participate in the second day of Jagannath Rath yatra today, on June 28, Reliance Foundation has set up stalls under its 'We Care' initiative to serve meals to devotees and police personnel. Meals will be served during the Shree Jagannath Rath Yatra in Puri. Today is the second day of the grand Jagannath Rath Yatra. As part of the tradition, the chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings are being pulled towards the Gundicha Temple, where the deities will rest for nine days before returning to the Jagannath Temple. Devotees from across India and around the world are arriving in Puri to take part in the Yatra and seek blessings. A devotee from West Africa who came to Puri for the first time said, 'This is my very first opportunity to witness the Rath Yatra in Puri. Yesterday, we only got the opportunity to have darshan of Lord Jagannath. But today, hopefully Jagannath will be kind, we will be able to pull his chariot as today is the second day.' She added that she was grateful for the opportunity to experience the celebration. Gaurangi Devika Das, a foreign devotee living in India for the past 20 years, expressed her joy, saying, 'Yesterday was the first day of the Rath Yatra festival. Lakhs of people are coming. By the mercy of Lord Jagannath, I got to take his darshan. Today, I hope I will have the grace to pull Jagannath to Gundicha. This is a very special festival because Lord Jagannath comes out of the temple to see all his devotees and give his mercy.' Parna, a devotee from Kolkata, shared her experience: 'I wanted to participate in the Rath Yatra for a long time and witness Lord Jagannath. I did get to see him yesterday, but today was magical. I worshipped him for a good 10 to 15 minutes without any rush, and that makes me really happy.' Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who participated in the Yatra, said, 'I have had the good fortune of witnessing the Rath Yatra of Mahaprabhu Jagannath in Puri. I want to say that may Mahaprabhu Jagannath maintain peace in the world and maintain an atmosphere of peace and happiness in all families.' Swami Shri Sukh Darshan Das from Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Vadtal, also joined the celebrations. He said, 'We are from Gujarat. Today is a big celebration of the Rath Yatra. God has come to give darshan to everyone. So we also had darshan this morning. Rath Yatra is so important that whichever devotee has darshan of the Lord in this Rath Yatra, the Lord will fulfil all their wishes. This is the best moment of my life. Lord Jagannath is the Lord of the whole universe.' Shri Jagannath Temple Administration Chief Administrator Arabinda K Padhee informed on Friday, 'On 28th June, the chariot pulling will begin at 9.30 am. So it is all Mahaprabhu's desire.' The Jagannath Rath Yatra, also called the Chariot Festival or Shree Gundicha Yatra, is a significant event for Hindus. The Yatra began on June 27 and is scheduled to conclude on July 1, with Lord Jagannath returning to the Jagannath temple. (ANI)
Hindustan Times
3 hours ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Watch: Gautam Adani and wife Priti Adani cook, serve prasad at Rath Yatra in Puri
Adani Group Chairman Gautam Adani and his wife Priti Adani visited the sacred temple town of Puri on Saturday to participate in the world-renowned Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra, which began on Friday and continues until 8 July. The nine-day festival witnessed a spiritual fervour, drawing lakhs of devotees from across India and abroad. Gautam Adani and wife Priti Adani took part in Rath Yatra and served prasad at ISKCON Kitchen in Puri.(X/ANI) (Also read: Street vendor goes viral for his uncanny resemblance to billionaire Gautam Adani) In a gesture of devotion and service, the Adani couple actively joined the 'Prasad Seva' at the ISKCON Kitchen in Puri, where they helped prepare and distribute food to pilgrims and volunteers. The Adani Group, under its ongoing philanthropic efforts, has initiated the 'Prasad Seva' programme in Puri Dham, aiming to serve both visiting devotees and frontline workers engaged in managing the massive influx of pilgrims during the Yatra. Adani seen serving devotees in viral videos Videos shared by news agency ANI showed Adani and his wife involved in preparing sacred food offerings ('prasad') and personally serving meals to people at the ISKCON Kitchen. Watch the clips here: Lakhs gather for the grand procession This year's Rath Yatra witnessed a massive influx of devotees from across India and around the world, all converging in Puri to behold the majestic chariot procession of Lord Jagannath, his elder brother Lord Balabhadra, and his sister, Goddess Subhadra. In a grand ceremonial tradition, the three deities are taken from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, where they stay for a week before making the return journey. The streets of Puri came alive with devotional chants, sacred rituals, and the vibrant colours of faith, creating an atmosphere charged with spiritual energy. CM Majhi welcomes devotees, urges faithful participation Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi also extended a warm welcome to the pilgrims, encouraging them to take part in the Yatra with full devotion. 'Join the Rath Yatra with faith and devotion, witness the divine glimpse of Mahaprabhu atop the chariot, and receive His blessings,' CM Majhi said in his message.
NDTV
7 hours ago
- NDTV
Devotees Gather In Puri To Witness Jagannath Rath Yatra
Puri (Odisha): Today is the second day of the grand Jagannath Rath Yatra. As part of the tradition, the chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings are being pulled towards the Gundicha Temple, where the deities will rest for nine days before returning to the Jagannath Temple. Devotees from across India and around the world are arriving in Puri to take part in the Yatra and seek blessings. A devotee from West Africa who came to Puri for the first time said, "This is my very first opportunity to witness the Rath Yatra in Puri. Yesterday, we only got the opportunity to have darshan of Lord Jagannath. But today, hopefully Jagannath will be kind, we will be able to pull his chariot as today is the second day." She added that she was grateful for the opportunity to experience the celebration. Gaurangi Devika Das, a foreign devotee living in India for the past 20 years, expressed her joy, saying, "Yesterday was the first day of the Rath Yatra festival. Lakhs of people are coming. By the mercy of Lord Jagannath, I got to take his darshan. Today, I hope I will have the grace to pull Jagannath to Gundicha. This is a very special festival because Lord Jagannath comes out of the temple to see all his devotees and give his mercy." Parna, a devotee from Kolkata, shared her experience: "I wanted to participate in the Rath Yatra for a long time and witness Lord Jagannath. I did get to see him yesterday, but today was magical. I worshipped him for a good 10 to 15 minutes without any rush, and that makes me really happy." Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who participated in the Yatra, said, "I have had the good fortune of witnessing the Rath Yatra of Mahaprabhu Jagannath in Puri. I want to say that may Mahaprabhu Jagannath maintain peace in the world and maintain an atmosphere of peace and happiness in all families." Swami Shri Sukh Darshan Das from Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Vadtal, also joined the celebrations. He said, "We are from Gujarat. Today is a big celebration of the Rath Yatra. God has come to give darshan to everyone. So we also had darshan this morning. Rath Yatra is so important that whichever devotee has darshan of the Lord in this Rath Yatra, the Lord will fulfil all their wishes. This is the best moment of my life. Lord Jagannath is the Lord of the whole universe." Shri Jagannath Temple Administration Chief Administrator Arabinda K Padhee informed on Friday, "On 28th June, the chariot pulling will begin at 9.30 am. So it is all Mahaprabhu's desire." The Jagannath Rath Yatra, also called the Chariot Festival or Shree Gundicha Yatra, is a significant event for Hindus. The Yatra began on June 27 and is scheduled to conclude on July 1, with Lord Jagannath returning to the Jagannath temple. (Except for the headline, this story has not been edited by NDTV staff and is published from a syndicated feed.)
India Gazette
7 hours ago
- General
- India Gazette
Devotees from across the globe gather in Puri to witness Rath Yatra
Puri (Odisha) [India], June 28 (ANI): Today is the second day of the grand Jagannath Rath Yatra. As part of the tradition, the chariots of Lord Jagannath and his siblings are being pulled towards the Gundicha Temple, where the deities will rest for nine days before returning to the Jagannath Temple. Devotees from across India and around the world are arriving in Puri to take part in the Yatra and seek blessings. A devotee from West Africa who came to Puri for the first time said, 'This is my very first opportunity to witness the Rath Yatra in Puri. Yesterday, we only got the opportunity to have darshan of Lord Jagannath. But today, hopefully Jagannath will be kind, we will be able to pull his chariot as today is the second day.' She added that she was grateful for the opportunity to experience the celebration. Gaurangi Devika Das, a foreign devotee living in India for the past 20 years, expressed her joy, saying, 'Yesterday was the first day of the Rath Yatra festival. Lakhs of people are coming. By the mercy of Lord Jagannath, I got to take his darshan. Today, I hope I will have the grace to pull Jagannath to Gundicha. This is a very special festival because Lord Jagannath comes out of the temple to see all his devotees and give his mercy.' Parna, a devotee from Kolkata, shared her experience: 'I wanted to participate in the Rath Yatra for a long time and witness Lord Jagannath. I did get to see him yesterday, but today was magical. I worshipped him for a good 10 to 15 minutes without any rush, and that makes me really happy.' Odisha Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, who participated in the Yatra, said, 'I have had the good fortune of witnessing the Rath Yatra of Mahaprabhu Jagannath in Puri. I want to say that may Mahaprabhu Jagannath maintain peace in the world and maintain an atmosphere of peace and happiness in all families.' Swami Shri Sukh Darshan Das from Shree Swaminarayan Mandir, Vadtal, also joined the celebrations. He said, 'We are from Gujarat. Today is a big celebration of the Rath Yatra. God has come to give darshan to everyone. So we also had darshan this morning. Rath Yatra is so important that whichever devotee has darshan of the Lord in this Rath Yatra, the Lord will fulfil all their wishes. This is the best moment of my life. Lord Jagannath is the Lord of the whole universe.' Shri Jagannath Temple Administration Chief Administrator Arabinda K Padhee informed on Friday, 'On 28th June, the chariot pulling will begin at 9.30 am. So it is all Mahaprabhu's desire.' The Jagannath Rath Yatra, also called the Chariot Festival or Shree Gundicha Yatra, is a significant event for Hindus. The Yatra began on June 27 and is scheduled to conclude on July 1, with Lord Jagannath returning to the Jagannath temple. (ANI)
Time of India
14 hours ago
- General
- Time of India
Jagannath Rath Yatra held with devotion & tradition
Ludhiana: Not caring about the scorching heat and humid weather, people belonging to the Oriya community, who have been staying in the industrial town for over two decades, organised the Jagannath Rath Yatra on Friday. This event followed the pattern of the Yatra, which is organised every year in Puri. The devotees were preparing for this Rath Yatra for the past two months. Barefoot and sweating profusely, the devotees brought Lord Jagannath, Balram, and Subhadra out of the Jagannath Temple in Chander Nagar so that devotees could pay obeisance to their beloved God. Flower petals were showered on the idols by the devotees all around. The road from the temple to the chariot was properly washed with water before bringing the idols. It is a belief among the devotees that Lord Jagannath comes out of the temple for nine days and stays at their 'Massima' house for these many days. People from any religion and community can come and take his blessings for these nine days. The devotees were full of enthusiasm and vibrant with energy to celebrate the day. First, they brought out the Lord Jagannath, Balram, and Subhadra idols from the temple and made them sit on the rath, especially prepared for this day. They followed all the traditions which are followed in the Jagannath Temple in Puri. The devotees were taking blessings from Lord Jagannath while the idol was being brought out of the temple and established on the chariot decorated with flowers. They were dancing and chanting "Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna", "Hari Bol Hari Bol", to fill energy among other devotees and nearby residents of the area who were also immersed in the devotion. Before starting the Yatra, the road is cleaned with a broom made of gold, and then it moves towards the designated areas. It started in the afternoon, and the chariot passed through areas like Chander Nagar, Old Court Chowk, Dandi Swami Chowk, Haibowal Chowk, and ended again in Chander Nagar, where the three idols were brought to the Massima house, also called the Gundicha Temple. For the next eight days, devotees will worship the Lord there, and then He will go back to the Jagannath Temple.
