CM joins thousands for grand Jagannath Yatra procession

Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta on Sunday joined thousands of devotees in the grand celebration of the Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra at Kamla Nagar. The sacred procession, organised by Geeta Bhawan and Panchayati Bhawan, featured the traditional chariot carrying Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra.

The streets of Kamla Nagar came alive with devotional chants, bhajans and ceremonial rituals as people from across the city participated in the age-old celebration.

Addressing the media at the event, CM Gupta said, “Today, Geeta Bhawan and Panchayati Bhawan in Kamla Nagar have organised a very beautiful Jagannath Yatra. Thousands of devotees participated in it. I congratulate the people of Delhi on the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. May the blessings of Lord Jagannath continue to shine upon Delhi and the entire country.”

In a post later shared on social media platform X, the Chief Minister wrote, “Millions of salutations to the feet of Lord Shri Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Mother Subhadra ji. By participating in the holy Rath Yatra of Lord Shri Jagannath Ji organised in Kamla Nagar, Delhi, the mind and soul experienced amazing peace, energy and joy.”

She added, “Pulling the chariot is not just a religious ritual, but a divine medium of serving the Lord and social welfare. This supernatural Rath Yatra is a symbol of India’s cultural unity, social harmony and the unique power of eternal traditions.”