149th Grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath Begins in Ahmedabad; PM Modi and President Murmu Extend Best Wishes

149th Grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath Begins in Ahmedabad; PM Modi and President Murmu Extend Best Wishes

The 149th grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath commenced today in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, amidst deep faith, devotion, and tradition, backed by tight security arrangements. Since early morning, a sea of ​​devotees has thronged the 400-year-old Shri Jagannath Temple in Jamalpur. Thousands of devotees arrived at the temple to seek blessings from Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra, and sister Subhadra. Extensive security measures have been put in place across the city for the event. Held on the second day of the bright fortnight (Shukla Paksha) of the Ashadha month, Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra is considered one of Gujarat’s largest religious events. Originating from the historic Shri Jagannath Temple in Jamalpur, Ahmedabad, this procession has been conveying a message of faith and social harmony for nearly four centuries.