PM Narendra Modi extends wishes on Jagannath Rath Yatra
PM Modi greeted everyone on Jagannath Rath Yatra, wishing "happiness, prosperity, good fortune, and excellent health" to all.
The festival features a colorful procession of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra through the streets of Puri, Odisha.
Festival draws huge crowds in June-July
Jagannath Rath Yatra is a major annual festival where the deities travel from their temple to Gundicha Temple—drawing huge crowds in June-July.
On the same day, Modi also wished the global Kutchi community for Ashadhi Bij (Kutch New Year), wishing for "peace, prosperity and wonderful health for everyone."
Murmu, Shah also wished people
President Droupadi Murmu wished for peace and harmony worldwide on this occasion.
Home Minister Amit Shah called the festival a special blend of faith and culture, hoping it brings progress and well-being to everyone.