President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi were among the first to convey their greetings on the sacred occasion of the Jagannath Rath Yatra.
Celebrated with deep devotion, the festival sees the grand procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra through the streets of Puri in Odisha and in cities across India, including Ahmedabad in Gujarat.
Message from the President
Taking to social media, President Murmu extended her heartfelt wishes to devotees in India and abroad.
She reflected on the spiritual significance of witnessing the divine deities—Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, Subhadra, and Sudarshan Chakra—mounted on majestic chariots.
“The human-like divine play of these godly forms is the speciality of the Rath Yatra,” she wrote, praying for peace, affection, and global harmony.
पवित्र रथयात्रा के अवसर पर मैं देश-विदेश में रह रहे महाप्रभु जगन्नाथ के भक्तों को अपनी हार्दिक शुभकामनाएं देती हूँ। रथ पर विराजमान बड़े ठाकुर बलभद्र, महाप्रभु श्रीजगन्नाथ, देवी सुभद्रा और चक्रराज सुदर्शन के दर्शन करके लाखों भक्त दिव्य अनुभूति प्राप्त करते हैं। इन ईश्वरीय स्वरूपों…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 27, 2025
PM Modi’s greetings
Prime Minister Modi also posted his message on social media, wishing the country joy, prosperity, and health.
“On the sacred occasion of Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra, my heartfelt best wishes to all fellow countrymen. May this holy festival bring happiness, good fortune, and excellent health to everyone’s life,” he said.
ପବିତ୍ର ରଥଯାତ୍ରା ଉପଲକ୍ଷେ ହାର୍ଦ୍ଦିକ ଶୁଭେଚ୍ଛା ।
ଜୟ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ! pic.twitter.com/TBLqIgV8kH
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 27, 2025
Other leaders join in
Union Home Minister Amit Shah highlighted the cultural richness of the Yatra, especially in Gujarat.
He expressed hopes for universal progress and well-being through Lord Jagannath’s blessings.
रथयात्रा के पावन अवसर पर श्री जगन्नाथ मंदिर, अहमदाबाद की मंगला आरती में शामिल होना अपने आप में दिव्य और अलौकिक अनुभव होता है। आज महाप्रभु की मंगला आरती में शामिल होकर दर्शन-पूजन किया। महाप्रभु सभी पर अपना आशीर्वाद बनाए रखें। pic.twitter.com/T3XDWbjQt1
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) June 27, 2025
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, currently attending the SCO Defence Ministers’ meeting in China, also sent his prayers.
“May Mahaprabhu Jagannath bless everyone with happiness, good health, peace, and prosperity,” he posted.
Warm greetings on the auspicious occasion of Shri Jagannath Ji’s Rath Yatra. May Mahaprabhu Jagannath bless everyone with happiness, good health, peace and prosperity. Wishing a spiritually enriching journey to all devotees. Jai Jagannath!
— Rajnath Singh (@rajnathsingh) June 27, 2025
Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari echoed similar sentiments, praying for unity, peace, and spiritual enlightenment.
He described the Rath Yatra as a divine chariot festival that deepens devotion and inspires unity.
Warm wishes to everyone on the auspicious occasion of #Rathayatra, the divine chariot festival. May the blessings of Mahaprabhu Shree Jagannath Ji fill your lives with joy, peace, and prosperity. May this sacred journey inspire unity, deepen devotion, and bring spiritual… pic.twitter.com/KkZKcilp48
— Nitin Gadkari (@nitin_gadkari) June 26, 2025
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, known for his commitment to India’s cultural and religious traditions, also offered his blessings.
He wished that the Yatra brings joy, service, and harmony to all.
जय श्री जगन्नाथ!
भगवान श्री जगन्नाथ जी की पावन रथ यात्रा के शुभारंभ की हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं!
यह मंगलमयी रथ यात्रा सभी के जीवन में सुख- शांति, समृद्धि, सेवा और सद्भाव का संचार करे, भगवान श्री जगन्नाथ जी से यही प्रार्थना है। pic.twitter.com/zSKnPvTMZ2
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) June 27, 2025
The Rath Yatra commemorates the annual ceremonial journey of the deities from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple, where they reside for a week before returning.
The festival is a celebration of divine grace and inclusivity, drawing lakhs of pilgrims and viewers each year.
As chariots roll forward to chants and cheers, the spiritual rhythm of Rath Yatra unites people across faiths and geographies, embodying India’s vibrant devotion and cultural heritage.
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