Bhubaneswar: President of India Droupadi Murmu and Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati have extended warm greetings to devotees on the occasion of the world-famous Rath Yatra, praying for happiness, peace and prosperity of the people.
In her message, President Murmu greeted devotees of Lord Jagannath across the country and abroad. “On the occasion of the world-famous Rath Yatra, I extend my heartfelt greetings to the devotees of Lord Jagannath residing in the country and abroad. On this great festival, Mahaprabhu Lord Jagannath, along with elder brother Lord Balabhadra, sister Devi Subhadra and Chakraraj Sudarshan, rides the chariot and meets the devotees,” the President said.
Calling it a rare festival of union between devotee and God, she added, “This festival of meeting between devotee and God is rare in the world. On this auspicious occasion, I pray to Mahaprabhu for the happiness and prosperity of the country and its people. Jai Jagannath.”
Odisha Governor also conveyed Rath Yatra greetings to all devotees.
Taking to his X handle, he wrote: “On the occasion of the sacred Rath Yatra, I extend my heartfelt greetings to all devotees and worshippers. The divine Rath Yatra of Mahaprabhu Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra further strengthens the great spirit of faith, unity, equality, brotherhood and humanity among all of us.”.
He further wrote: “May everyone’s life be filled with happiness, peace and prosperity by the boundless grace of Mahaprabhu. On this sacred occasion, I pray to Mahaprabhu for the well-being of all. Jai Jagannath.”
The Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra is being celebrated in Puri and across the world on Thursday.
