Pics: Narendra Modi flags off Rath Yatra in Gujarat
Ahmedabad, July 10: The entire nation, especially, Odisha, Gujarat, West Bengal have been decked up on the auspicious day of Rath Yatra on Wednesday, July 10. People from several parts of India throng Puri, Vadodara, Kolkata and many more religious places to catch a glimpse of the giant chariot and their favourite deity Jagannath, Balaram and Subhadra.
Gujarat
Chief
Minister
Narendra
Modi
too
celebrated
the
day
flagging
off
the
Rath
Yatra
in
Ahmedabad.
The
CM,
in
his
blog,
said,
"The
Rath
Yatra
is
an
integral
part
of
our
culture.
Saints,
seers
and
devotees
make
their
way
to
Ahmedabad
to
catch
a
glimpse
of
this
unique
blend
of
spirituality,
devotion
and
togetherness.
Apart
from
the
Rath
Yatra
at
Ahmedabad,
Yatras
will
be
held
at
about
140
places
across
Gujarat."
Modi at Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad
Modi offered prayers at the Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad. He did so on the eve of the annual Rath Yatra that commences on the morning of 10th July 2013.
Modi seeks blessings from Lord Jagannath
Modi sought the blessings of Lord Jagannath and said, "May he shower his blessings on the poor, the farmers, the youth and may he give his blessings for a good rainfall."
Modi prays for "poor" mill workers in Ahmedabad
Lord Jagannath is a Lord of the poor and Ahmedabad being a city of poor mill workers has always sought the blessings of Lord Jagannath, said Modi.
Ahmedabad decked up for Rath Yatra
There would be Rath Yatras across 130 places in Gujarat. Elephants were used to draw the chariot of Lord Jagannath.
Kutch New Year: Modi greets Kutchi community
The Chief Minister extended his greetings to the Kutchi community across the world on the occasion of Ashadhi Bij, the Kutch New Year.
Narendra Modi going on the rath to performs 'Pahind Vidhi' puja
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi going on the rath to performs 'Pahind Vidhi' puja to kickstart Jagannath yatra in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
Narendra Modi greets people
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi greets people as he participates in 136th Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra (chariot procession) in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
Narendra Modi pulling the chariot of Lord Jagannath
Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi pulling the chariot of Lord Jagannath as he participates in 136th Rath Yatra (chariot procession) in Ahmedabad on Wednesday.
After his prayers, the CM said, "May he (Lord Jagannath) shower his blessings on the poor, the farmers, the youth and may he give his blessings for a good rainfall."
The entire state was rapped in a vigil of tight security. The recent serial blasts at religious town of Bodh Gaya in Bihar created panic among the countrymen. Both State and Central Government were not ready to take any risk.
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