Rath Yatra: The lord reunites with faithfuls

Express News Service

PURI: It was as if the Holy Trinity couldn’t wait to be reunited with the devotees after two lengthy years that Lord Jagannath together with Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra got here out of Srimandir three hours sooner than schedule for the annual Rath Yatra at Puri on Friday.The Bada Danda (Grand Road), which had become a sea of humanity, was engulfed in a mess of feelings because the deities got here galloping with big floral tiaras swinging on their heads by way of the Simhadwar led by a music live performance comprising cymbals, mrudang, bugle, blowing of conch shell and show of Odissi dance.

The devotees visibly went right into a trance on the sight of Lord Jagannath and his siblings, jostling amongst themselves to have a glimpse of the deities and elevating their palms in submission of Bhakti. Hariom, Huluhuli, chants and reciting of hymns rented the environment whereas varied teams of devotees displayed dance and music, welcoming the Gods.

Devotees dressed as Lord Hanuman pose earlier than the chariots of the Trinity through the Rath Yatra pageant in Puri, on Friday. (Photo | Biswanath Swain, EPS)

The overcast climate however, excessive humidity made issues tough for the gathering. Yet, they had been undeterred. Scores of fireplace models had been deployed with water sprinkling machines to chill down the environment. Despite their greatest efforts, a few 100 individuals fell unconscious and had been rushed to the district headquarters hospital. They have all recovered, docs mentioned.

Odisha Governor Ganeshi Lal, Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik, Chief Justice S Muralidhar of Orissa High Court and Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan had been amongst those that pulled the chariot of Lord Jagannath. The Chief Minister who returned from a 11 day overseas go to to Rome and Dubai late final night time was at Puri to participate within the pageant. “The Grand Road adjoining the temple came alive with celebrations as emotion and enthusiasm were palpable among the devotees,” Naveen tweeted.

Pradhan, who was seen standing subsequent to the Chief Minister whereas pulling the chariot, mentioned that the Rath Yatra was all about common love and humanity. “Fortunate and overwhelmed to seek blessings from Mahaprabhu on this special and auspicious day in Puri. May he bless us all. Jai Jagannath,” he tweeted.

The total Rath Yatra ceremony for the day concluded easily with none main untoward incident. By 5.30 pm all of the three chariots  had reached their vacation spot Gundicha temple. As per temple schedule, the ceremonial pahandi (procession) was to start by 9.30 am, however was superior by three hours to start at 6 am and accomplished by 9 am. The first chariot Taladhwaj of Lord Balabhadra rolled by 12.35 pm adopted by Darpadalan of Devi Subhadra at 1.30 pm. The final to roll was Nandighosha of Lord Jagannath at 2.25 pm.