The city of Puri witnessed the commencement of the Rath Yatra, with a massive influx of devotees at the Jagannath temple. The event saw the procession of the chariots carrying Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra. Devotees like Pooja Anand recounted their first-time experience as deeply spiritual, highlighting the unique opportunity to witness the Lord’s presence. Bandita Patra’s dance performance symbolized the culmination of years of dedication, while Rupali Kajrolkar celebrated the answered prayers of her son. Rashmi Chaudhary expressed her bliss at the ‘divine darshan.’ Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi urged all to join the Rath Yatra with faith, seeking blessings from the deities.
