In anticipation of the revered annual Rath Yatra, Jagannath Temple Chief Administrator Dr. Arabinda Kumar Padhee personally met Odisha Governor Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati at Raj Bhavan to extend an official invitation for the grand festivities.
Dr. Padhee’s visit marks a significant tradition in which dignitaries are invited to take part in the historic event that symbolises devotion, heritage, and cultural unity. The Rath Yatra, scheduled to commence on June 27, 2025, sees millions of devotees pulling the massive chariots of Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra from the Jagannath Temple to the Gundicha Temple.
Expressing his gratitude, the Governor thanked Dr. Padhee for the invitation and shared his enthusiasm for the upcoming event. He stated, “The Rath Yatra is a revered tradition, a symbol of Odisha’s deep-rooted faith and legacy. I look forward to participating in this sacred occasion.”
ଆଜି ପୁରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ ଜଗନ୍ନାଥ ମନ୍ଦିର ପ୍ରଶାସନର ମୁଖ୍ୟ ପ୍ରଶାସକ ଡ଼. ଅରବିନ୍ଦ କୁମାର ପାଢ଼ୀ ରାଜଭବନରେ ମୋ ସହିତ ସାକ୍ଷାତକରି ଆସନ୍ତା ପବିତ୍ର ରଥଯାତ୍ରା ପାଇଁ ନିମନ୍ତ୍ରଣ ଦେଇଛନ୍ତି।
ରଥଯାତ୍ରା ଓଡ଼ିଶାର ଧାର୍ମିକ ଓ ସାଂସ୍କୃତିକ ଐତିହ୍ୟର ଏକ ଜ୍ୱଳନ୍ତ ଚିହ୍ନ। ଏହି ଅବସରରେ ଲକ୍ଷ-ଲକ୍ଷ ଭକ୍ତ ଏକତ୍ରିତ ହୋଇ ମହାପ୍ରଭୁଙ୍କ ଦିବ୍ୟ… pic.twitter.com/iee3Sc77Ud
— Dr. Hari Babu Kambhampati (@DrHariBabuK) June 17, 2025
With preparations in full swing, the Jagannath Temple administration is ensuring seamless arrangements for devotees and dignitaries alike. From security protocols to cultural programs, every aspect of the grand festival is being meticulously planned.
