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PM Modi extends greetings on Lord Jagannath Rath Yatra

New Delhi, June 27 (UNI) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday extended greetings to the nation on the occasion of Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra, one of the most revered festivals in the country.
In a post shared on social media platform X, the Prime Minister wrote, “On the sacred occasion of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra, I extend my heartfelt wishes to all fellow citizens. May this divine festival of faith and devotion bring happiness, prosperity, good fortune, and excellent health to everyone's life. Jai Jagannath!"
The Rath Yatra, celebrated primarily in Puri, Odisha, marks the annual journey of Lord Jagannath, along with his siblings Balabhadra and Subhadra, to the Gundicha temple. The festival draws millions of devotees from across the country and the world.
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