Gandhinagar, July 15 -- On the eve of the 149th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel participated in the Maha Aarti at the Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad. On the occasion, he offered prayers to the Lord for the well-being and prosperity of all the citizens of the state.

The Chief Minister said that on the auspicious day of Ashadhi Bij, Lord Jagannath embarks on His divine procession through the city, blessing all sections of society with happiness, peace, prosperity, and well-being.

Describing Lord Jagannath as Daridra Narayan, he said that the Rath Yatra, which conveys the message of compassion and service towards workers and the underprivileged, further strengthens the values of harmony and humanity embedded in ...