Auspicious Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath, which was organised in city yesterday, was a grand affair. People from all over the world took part in the rath yatra. The whole city was mesmerized by the event and wanted to be part of it by doing something or the other, be it by pulling the rath or by welcoming the devotees etc.
Nagpur Gujarati Brahma Samaj took a step forward and also took part in the rath yatra by welcoming the devotees of the rath yatra. The rath when reached Hotel Annapurna, Gandhibagh, Itwari, members of Brahm Samaj committee welcomed the devotees of the rath yatra and his holiness Lokanath Swami Maharaj with floral garlands and with some rose cordial which is also known as Gulab Ka Sharbat.
The devotees were pleased with their heart warming welcome that they received from the city. The welcome event was carried out under the able guidance of Ashok Jha, Mukesh Joshi, along with former convener of Brahm social group, Jayesh Joshi, Brijesh Vyas and present convener Satish Bhatt.
Former convener, Jayesh Joshi, along with Satish Bhatt payed their respect and prayers by offering the floral garlands to the statuesqueness of Lord Jagannath, Balbhadra and Subhadra. The environment was echoing with the only sounds of devotees chanting the mantra of ‘Hare Krishna Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna Hare Hare’.
Along with Rajesh Joshi, Hitesh Trivedi, Kapil Dave and Gaurav Joshi worked hard for the success and smooth working of the event. Owner of Hotel Annapurna and staff members were prominently present at the event.