Today, the 149th Grand Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath will be held in Ahmedabad. Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived at the Jagannath Temple with his family. Gujarat Home Minister Harsh Sanghavi and the Mayor were also present.
Amit Shah and his family performed the Mangala Aarti (auspicious early morning prayer) at the temple. The Jagannath Temple was beautifully illuminated with decorative lights, creating a divine atmosphere.
The city is under tight security arrangements, with extensive police deployment to ensure the smooth and safe conduct of the grand Rath Yatra.
149th Rath Yatra of Lord Shri Jagannath, Ahmedabad Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah Performs Mangala Aarti and Offers Prayers at Ahmedabad’s Jagannath Temple Deputy Chief Minister Shri Harsh Sanghavi graces the occasion
Gandhinagar, 16 July 2026: On the auspicious occasion of Ashadhi Bij and the 149th Rath Yatra, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah today participated in the Mangala Aarti at the renowned Jagannath Temple in Ahmedabad and offered prayers with deep devotion. Deputy Chief Minister Shri 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, Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, along with his family, performed the Mangala Aarti and offered prayers to Lord Jagannath.
On this sacred occasion of the Rath Yatra, which is a symbol of faith not only for the city of Ahmedabad but for the entire state of Gujarat, Mahant Dilipdasji of the Ahmedabad Jagannath Temple, along with saints, mahants, and a large number of devotees, remained present.
