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India Gazette
2 days ago
- General
- India Gazette
Gujarat CM flags off rath yatra, extends best wishes to people
Gandhinagar (Gujarat) [India], June 27 (ANI): On the occasion of Ashadhi Bij, the Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel offered prayers to Lord Jagannathji and, along with the saints and dignitaries present, ceremoniously placed the idols of Lord Jagannathji, Subhadraji, and Balramji in the chariot. Following the rituals, the Chief Minister, with other dignitaries and seers, ceremonially commenced the Rath Yatra. The CM extended his warm wishes to all on the occasion of Rath Yatra, Ashadhi Bij, and the Kutchhi New Year, a release said. As the chariots began their journey, devotees chanted 'Jai Ranchhod, Makhan Chor,'. Speaking on the occasion, Swami Balkrishnadasji noted that while Rath Yatras are held across India, the Rath Yatra of Ahmedabad holds special prominence. He also shared that the SGVP Gurukul Rath Yatra brings the blessings of Lord Jagannath to the people of Memnagar and nearby areas. He also conveyed that it is a matter of joy that the CM ceremonially commenced this year's Yatra. It is noteworthy that the 18th SGVP Rath Yatra was organised to mark the 124th birth anniversary of Shastriji Maharaj Dharmjivandasji Swami and the Golden Jubilee of Swaminarayan Gurukul, Memnagar. Decorated thematic chariots created a devotional atmosphere as the procession moved through 7 km of surrounding areas, returning to SGVP Gurukul in the evening. Deputy Mayor Jatin Patel, AMC Standing Committee Chairman Shri Devang Dani, City BJP President Prerak Shah, AMTS Chairman Dharmshi Desai, and Sadguru Purani Balkrishnadasji Swami, along with numerous saints, devotees, and citizens, participated in the Rath Yatra organised by SGVP in Ahmedabad. Earlier, on the second day of the Kanya Kelavani Mahotsav and Shala Praveshotsav 2025, coinciding with the auspicious occasion of Ashadhi Beej, Chief Minister Patel visited the Primary School in Pundrasan village, Gandhinagar district. He welcomed 197 children into the school by gifting them educational kits. The Chief Minister also interacted affectionately with the young children, encouraging them to pursue learning with enthusiasm, said the highlighted that to raise awareness about the importance and necessity of education and to build an educated future generation in Gujarat, Prime Minister Modi launched the statewide Shala Praveshotsav initiative in 2003. As a result of this sustained effort, parents and communities today have come to understand and value the role of education deeply. The Chief Minister stated that the Gujarat Government has launched several education-focused schemes to ensure no child is deprived of schooling due to financial challenges. He urged parents to utilise these schemes and take responsibility for their children's education. He noted that government schools are now equipped with modern facilities, such as smart classrooms, and that improved teaching methods have led many students to shift from private to government schools. The Chief Minister also highlighted that communities are actively working to promote education, with the state government extending full support to such efforts. (ANI)
Time of India
6 days ago
- Time of India
‘Mameru' ceremony held, preparations in motion for grand procession on Fri
Ahmedabad: With three more days to go before the grand 18km rath yatra on city roads, the Shri Jagannathji Temple Trust officials announced that there will be no change in the route. The three chariots of Jagannathji, Balbhadraji, and Subhadraji will roll on the traditional route. The discussion on the route change took place due to ongoing high-speed rail network construction work near Kalupur. Mahendra Jha, the trustee of the temple, told the media on Monday that there will be 18 elephants, 101 trucks and tableaux, 30 akhadas, and 18 bhajan mandalis as part of the 148th rath yatra. "After returning from maternal uncle's home (mosal), the deities will have Sona Vesh (golden attire) darshan, and then after the Pahind ritual — ritualistic cleaning of the path with a golden broom — the procession will start on Friday morning from the temple," he said. On Monday, the temple was abuzz with activities, with the volunteers giving a final touch to the preparations. The temple authorities said that with a forecast for rain this week, they have also prepared a covered area with canopies for the chariots. On Monday, scores of citizens visited the temple to look at the mameru or the gifts by the maternal uncle to the deities, which include the clothes worn on the day of the rath yatra and other valuables. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Cuối cùng, chơi miễn phí game chiến thuật hay nhất 2025! Sea of Conquest Phát ngay Undo Many also donated sprouted green gram (mung) that is distributed among the devotees as prasad during the procession. It is the second year of the newly constructed wooden chariots, which are taller and sturdier compared to the previous chariots used for the procession. The colouring and repairs of the chariots are completed, said temple authorities. The elephants were also decked up for the occasion, they added.
