Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai participated in the Rath Yatra, performed the ritual of Chhera-Pahara

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and his wife Kaushalya Devi Sai performing the Puja of Lord Shri Jagannath his brother and sister -Photo Credit-CG-PR

Lord Shri Jagannath, brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra reached Mausibari from Jagannath Temple Dwarka , grand return will be on the 9th day,

Raipur: This year also the Rath Yatra festival was organised with traditional devotion, reverence and grandeur in the historical and ancient Shri Jagannath Temple Dokra of Jashpur district. Before the departure of the Rath Yatra from the temple, Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and his wife Kaushalya Devi Sai prayed to Lord Shri Jagannath, brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra in the Jagannath temple with full rituals and prayed for the happiness, prosperity and welfare of the people of the state. Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai performed the ritual of Chhera-Pahara by brooming the route of the Rath Yatra.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai performed the ritual of Chhera-Pahara by brooming the route of the Rath Yatra-Photo credit-CG-PR

Chief Minister Sai participated in the Rath Yatra with devotion along with thousands of devotees. The devotees pulled the chariot of Lord Jagannath, brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra forward by pulling the rope. The entire atmosphere resonated with the chanting of Jai Jagannath, Bhajan and devotional fervor. The Rath Yatra reached Mausibari via the main roads. Lord Jagannath, brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra will stay in Mausibari, their aunt’s house, for nine days. The auspicious return will be on the ninth day, July 5, 2025 at Sri Jagannath Temple, Dokra. This event has been organised in accordance with the tradition of Puri Dham of Odisha.

Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai and his wife Kaushalya Devi Sai prayed to Lord Shri Jagannath, brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra in the Jagannath temple with full rituals and prayed for the happiness, prosperity and welfare of the people of the state-Photo-Credit-CG-PR

The tradition of Rath Yatra continues in Dokra since 1942

The Rath Yatra started in Dokra in the year 1942. It was started with devotion and dedication by Late Sudarshan Satpathy and his wife Late Sushila Satpathy. Since then, this tradition continues uninterrupted with devotion and enthusiasm. With time, this event has now taken the form of a grand religious fair, in which a huge participation of devotees is seen.

On the auspicious occasion of Rath Yatra, Kirtan troupes invited from Odisha gave captivating performances of devotional music, which made the atmosphere devotional. Along with this, many religious and cultural tableaux were also included in the Rath Yatra, which were displaying the glory of Lord Shri Jagannath and the grandeur of our cultural diversity in a very attractive manner.

Religious festival will last for nine days

Members of Shri Jagannath Temple Committee Dokra said that the Rath Yatra Mahaparva is celebrated as a nine-day grand religious and cultural festival. On this occasion, the temple premises and Dokra village are filled with devotion and enthusiasm. During the entire festival, various religious rituals, bhajan-kirtan, musical presentations, cultural programs as well as various competitions for children and youth are organised, which fills the entire area with spiritual energy and cultural colors.

A huge fair has also been organised in Dokra to commemorate the Rath Yatra, which adds to the beauty of this festival. There are swings for entertainment, stalls of delicious food, shops of traditional handicrafts and other attractions in the fair premises. Which become the center of enjoyment for everyone. This event is a wonderful confluence of faith, culture and social harmony.