Ahmedabad, July 16 -- Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Thursday participated in the Mangala Aarti at the renowned Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad on the auspicious occasion of Ashadhi Bij and the 149th Rath Yatra and offered prayers with deep devotion. Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi also joined the occasion.

Many devotees across the country have unwavering faith in Lord Jagannath. Every year, on the sacred day of Ashadhi Bij, Lord Jagannath, along with His sister Subhadraji and brother Balbhadraji, embarks on the city procession to bless devotees with His divine darshan.

Ahead of the Rath Yatra, Home Minister Shah, along with his family, performed the Mangala Aarti and offered prayers to Lord Jagannath.

On this sacred occasion of t...