July 2nd 2024.
The Chief Minister of Odisha, Mohan Charan Majhi, made a special announcement on Tuesday regarding the upcoming Puri Rath Yatra. In light of the rare occurrence of a two-day festival, last observed in 1971, Majhi declared a two-day holiday for the entire state. The Rath Yatra, which will be held on July 7 and 8 this year, holds great significance for the people of Odisha and the devotees of Lord Jagannath and his siblings.
During a high-level meeting to discuss the preparations for the annual Rath Yatra, Majhi emphasized the auspicious timing of the event, coinciding with the tenure of the new BJP government. He also stressed the importance of ensuring a smooth execution of the festival in order to uphold the pride of Puri and Odisha. To ensure this, Majhi directed all concerned officials to declare public holidays on the two days of the Rath Yatra.
One of the highlights of the meeting was the presence of President Droupadi Murmu, who is scheduled to participate in the Rath Yatra celebrations. She is expected to arrive in Puri on the evening of July 6 and take part in the festival and chariot pulling on July 7. With key rituals like ‘Nabajaubana Darshan’, ‘Netra Utsav’, and the ‘Gundicha Yatra’ all taking place on the same day, Majhi called for collective cooperation from all stakeholders to ensure the timely completion of these rituals and the overall success of the festival.
The meeting, which was attended by two Deputy Chief Ministers, KV Singh Deo and Pravati Parida, as well as several other ministers and senior officials, served as the final coordination meeting for the smooth conduct of the Rath Yatra. With such careful planning and cooperation, it is hoped that the upcoming Rath Yatra will be a grand success, upholding the traditions and pride of Puri and Odisha. This announcement by Chief Minister Majhi has surely brought joy and excitement to the people, who eagerly await the two-day celebration of Lord Jagannath and his siblings.
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