Bhubaneswar, July 16 -- Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Thursday expressed his heartfelt gratitude to the servitors, officials, volunteers and lakhs of devotees whose patience, discipline and cooperation ensured the smooth and peaceful conduct of the world-famous Ratha Yatra in Puri despite persistent rain.
According to a statement issued by the Chief Minister's Office (CMO), the annual Ratha Yatra of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra and Chakraraj Sudarshana was celebrated with deep religious fervour, devotion and meticulous administrative coordination.
Despite inclement weather throughout the day, an estimated 8 to 9 lakh devotees from Odisha, across the country and abroad participated in the festival, reflectin...