West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee participated in the ISKCON Rath Yatra in Kolkata, performing arati and pulling the chariot alongside devotees. Despite the rain, thousands joined in chanting and dancing. Banerjee announced the near completion of a replica of the Puri Jagannath temple in Digha, set for inauguration after Durga Puja.

Devdiscourse News Desk | Kolkata | Updated: 07-07-2024 16:07 IST | Created: 07-07-2024 16:07 IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee took part in the ISKCON Rath Yatra festival in Kolkata, pulling the chariot and performing arati to Lord Jagannath.

Thousands of devotees joined, undeterred by the rain, chanting and dancing with the monks.

Banerjee announced that a replica of Puri's Jagannath temple in Digha will be inaugurated post-Durga Puja.

(Disclaimer: With inputs from agencies.)