'Happiness, prosperity and good fortune in life...', President Murmu and PM Modi gave best wishes on the start of Jagannath Rath Yatra:

News Topical, Digital Desk : President Draupadi Murmu on Friday extended her warm greetings to devotees on the commencement of the annual Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra. "On the occasion of the holy Rath Yatra, I extend my warm greetings to the devotees of Lord Jagannath in India and abroad. Millions of devotees experience divine bliss by seeing Lord Balabhadra, Lord Sri Jagannath, Devi Subhadra and Chakraraj Sudarshan on the chariot," the President wrote in a post on social media platform X.

Peace and harmony should prevail in the world- Murmu

In her message, President Murmu prayed for global peace, friendship and harmony. She said, ‘The specialty of Rath Yatra is the human divine play of the gods. On this auspicious occasion, I pray to God that peace, friendship and harmony should prevail in the whole world.’

This is a holy festival of faith and devotion- PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated on the start of the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. PM Modi has shared a video on the social media platform X. Along with sharing this video, PM Modi wrote on X, 'My best wishes to all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra. I wish that this holy festival of faith and devotion brings happiness, prosperity, good fortune and good health in everyone's life. Jai Jagannath!'

A unique confluence of faith and devotion- Amit Shah

Earlier today, Union Home Minister Amit Shah also extended his heartfelt greetings to the countrymen on this occasion and described this festival as a unique confluence of faith and devotion. In a post on social media platform X, Shah highlighted the importance of Rath Yatra and said that it presents the essence of moving forward while cherishing devotion, culture and heritage.

Shah posted on Instagram, 'Jai Jagannath! Heartiest greetings to everyone on the auspicious festival of Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra. Shri Jagannath ji's Rath Yatra is a unique confluence of faith and devotion, which teaches us that moving forward while cherishing devotion, culture and heritage is the basis of our existence. I pray to Mahaprabhu Jagannath, Veer Balabhadra and Mata Subhadra for the welfare and progress of all.'