Anugola (Odisha): Thousands of devotees came together to celebrate the sacred Bahuda Yatra at Devboomi, Jindal Nagar, to mark the return journey of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra to the sanctum sanctorum of the temple.
Jindal Steel Chairman Naveen Jindal led the holy procession as the Prime Servitor. He was accompanied by his mother and Hisar MLA Savitri Jindal, wife and Jindal Foundation Chairperson Shallu Jindal, daughter Yashasvini and son-in-law Shashwat Somani.
Under the guidance of temple priests, the family performed traditional Bahuda Yatra rituals aligned with the sacred customs of Puri’s Sri Khetra.
Following the rituals, they joined thousands of employees, their families and local community members in pulling the sacred chariots.
“I am thankful to Lord Jagannath for blessing my family and me with the opportunity to participate in the sacred Bahuda Yatra along with the employees, their families, and the local community at Jindal Nagar,” said Naveen.
“We pray to the Lord for the happiness, good health, peace, and prosperity of every individual. May His divine blessings continue to guide us all, Jai Jagannath!”
He highlighted ongoing community outreach initiatives — Jindal Foundation’s Prasad Seva centres in Puri are operating round the clock during the Rath Yatra festivities to provide free, wholesome meals and essential support to visiting pilgrims.
