Jagannath Rath Yatra 2025 Live Streaming Updates: Lakhs Of Devotees Throng Puri, Union Ministers Offer Prayers At Jagannath Temple
Puri Jagannath Rath Yatra Live Streaming Updates: Lakhs of devotees have gathered at holy town of Puri in Odisha to take part in the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra on Friday. In the wake of mass gathering, the state government has made elaborate arrangements.
It is estimated that about one lakh people reached pilgrim town of Puri by Thursday evening, and the number increased manifold this morning .Like every year, devotees from across the country and abroad are expected to participate in the event.
Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Chief Administrator Arabinda Padhee said 'all arrangements are in place to make the mega event successful.'
'of Mahaprabhu (Lord Jagannath), we are fully prepared to conduct a smooth Rath Yatra on Friday. We are getting complete support and cooperation from the servitors. All arrangements are in place to make the mega event successful,' news agency PTI quoted the SJTA chief administrator as saying.
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