As part of preparations for the event, which attracts lakhs of devotees every year, top city police officials including the Commissioner, DCP and ACP visited the ISKCON temple on Saturday to discuss security measures after offering prayers to Lord Jagannath. .
The ISKCON temple also organizes many religious activities including Jalabhishek, Mahabhog and Aarti Puja held on 22 June.
The temple will then be closed for final preparations and will reopen on July 7 for the Rath Yatra.
“The meeting, which was also attended by Mahant Nityananda Maharaj, focused on the logistics and security aspects of the Rath Yatra. As the event approaches, law enforcement agencies of the city are making special arrangements to ensure security and smooth conduct of the festival. Sources said.
Confirming that detailed planning is underway for the Rath Yatra, Commissioner Narasimha Komar said, "We have received God's blessings and are now focusing on finalizing the arrangements. As soon as we approach the festival day, “As we get closer, more details will be shared.”
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The ISKCON temple also organizes many religious activities including Jalabhishek, Mahabhog and Aarti Puja held on 22 June.
The temple will then be closed for final preparations and will reopen on July 7 for the Rath Yatra.
“The meeting, which was also attended by Mahant Nityananda Maharaj, focused on the logistics and security aspects of the Rath Yatra. As the event approaches, law enforcement agencies of the city are making special arrangements to ensure security and smooth conduct of the festival. Sources said.
Confirming that detailed planning is underway for the Rath Yatra, Commissioner Narasimha Komar said, "We have received God's blessings and are now focusing on finalizing the arrangements. As soon as we approach the festival day, “As we get closer, more details will be shared.”
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