Puri: As the nine-day lengthy pageant, Rath Yatra started in Odisha from Monday (July 12), a two-day curfew has been imposed and a complete of 65 platoons of police drive have been deployed throughout town, knowledgeable Narasingha Bhol, IGP Northern Range. Speaking to ANI right here on Sunday, Bhol mentioned, “Ahead of Rath Yatra, curfew has been imposed from 8 pm, July 11 till 8 pm, July 13 in Puri. 65 Platoon have been deployed at different points. No devotees are permitted to attend the yatra.”
Earlier, Jagannath Temple Chief Administrator Krishan Kumar had on Sunday (July 11) knowledgeable that every one preparations for the Rath Yatra have been accomplished. He had mentioned that raths have arrived on the Singh Dwar and additional preparations have been underway for the yatra. He had talked about that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) had requested for permission for doing laser scanning of the Jagannath Temple forward of the yatra.”ASI had asked for permission for doing laser scanning of the temple. Repair works and scanning can be taken up. Temple admin has examined it and keeping in mind views of stakeholders we`ve given permission to do laser scanning for all parts of the temple except `garbhagriha`,” Kumar had mentioned.
He had yesterday mentioned that secret rituals of Lord Jagannath would happen at evening earlier than the deity is carried from the temple to the rath. According to the Administrator of Puri Jagannath Temple, Ajaya Jena, the servitors testing destructive for Covid-19 could be allowed to take part within the pulling of the chariots. Krishan Kumar had asserted that everybody concerned within the conduct of the yatra has been examined and solely those that have examined destructive for COVID-19 are being allowed to take part.
“Further, secret rituals of Lord Jagannath would take place at night, and tomorrow morning lord Jagannath will come out of the temple and go to the Raths. We`ve tested everyone whosoever is involved in the conduct of Rath Yatra and those who`re negative are being allowed to participate,” mentioned Kumar. The annual Rath Yatra of Lord Shree Jagannath in Puri is being held this yr and servitors who’ve obtained vaccine pictures and have examined destructive for COVID-19 will likely be allowed to attend rituals. This would be the second yr in a row when the devotees is not going to be allowed to attend the celebrations due to the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Announcing the choice Odisha Special Relief Commissioner, Pradeep Ok Jena on Thursday mentioned that the Supreme Court`s guidelines, which have been issued final yr on conducting the Rath Yatra will likely be adopted this yr too.
However, the state authorities has restricted the Rath Yatra to different locations within the state however the rituals will likely be allowed to carry out within the temples with none gathering.”Only selective people having 48 hrs RT-PCR negative report or those who have fully Vaccinated will be allowed to pull the chariots of the holy siblings and each Chariot will be pulled by not more than 500 persons, Similarly Only COVID-19 negative and fully Vaccinated Servitors will be allowed to perform the rituals,” Jena had mentioned.
Similar standards have additionally been adopted by the police private and officers will likely be deployed to conduct the Rath Yatra. The Supreme Court on July 22, 2020, modified its earlier order and allowed the annual Jagannath Rath Yatra in Odisha`s Puri to be held with the coordination of the Temple committee, State and Central authorities with out compromising with the well being challenge pertaining to COVID-19.
Puri Jagannath Yatra: Security measures
The administration imposed curbs throughout the 3-km lengthy Grand Road from Shree Jagannath Temple to Sri Gunducha Temple the place all actions excluding medical emergencies are prohibited.
As many as 65 platoons (1 platoon comprise 30 personnel) have been deployed for the sleek conduct of the Lords annual pageant amidst prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.
Pulling of the holy chariots will begin at 3 pm Monday (July 12).
The safety forces may also be deployed on the rooftops of various buildings on either side of the grand highway so as to make sure that individuals don’t congregate in massive quantity to witness the pageant from the residential homes, motels, lodges, and visitor homes.
Though there have been no such restrictions on the individuals witnessing the Ratha Jatra from rooftops final yr, the administration this time banned such observe after it got here to the discover that some motels, lodges and visitor homes ebook rooms with the supply of permitting individuals to witness the pageant from the rooftop.
Puri district collector Samarth Verma mentioned that the persons are urged not to come out of their residences through the curfew interval from 8 PM of Sunday until 8 PM of Tuesday and make a crowd on the grand highway.
The measure is taken preserving in view the general public well being and to verify the unfold of an infection amongst residents. He mentioned individuals can witness the pageant on their TV units as the federal government has made preparations to give free-of-cost feed to totally different channels and net portals.
Meanwhile, chief administrator of Shree Jagannath Temple Administration (SJTA) Krishan Kumar formally prolonged an invite to Jagadguru Sankaracharya of Puri Govardhan Peeth, Swami Nischalananda Saraswati to go to the Lords on chariots as per custom earlier than they’re pulled.
The Sankaracharya has accepted the invitation and he’ll come to Rath Jatra on Monday (July 12) together with his six of his disciples, the SJTA head mentioned.
As the three chariots- Lord Balabhadras Taladwaja, Lord Jagannath’s Nadighosh, and Devi Subhadras Darpadalan, are prepared to roll on the grand highway, Director General of Police, Abhay reviewed the safety preparations and he too appealed all together with the individuals of Puri to cooperate within the implementation of the curfew orders within the public curiosity.
“With the cooperation of the residents of Puri and blessing of Lord Jagannath, all the rituals are underway smoothly so far. We hope the mega festival will be undertaken tomorrow peacefully in compliance with all SOPs,” mentioned Puri SP Kanwar Vishal Singh.
भगवान जगन्नाथ की रथ यात्रा के शुभ अवसर पर सभी देशवासियों, विशेष रूप से ओडिशा में सभी श्रद्धालुओं को मेरी हार्दिक बधाई एवं शुभकामनाएं। मैं कामना करता हूँ कि प्रभु जगन्नाथ के आशीर्वाद से सभी देशवासियों का जीवन सुख, समृद्धि और स्वास्थ्य से परिपूर्ण बना रहे।
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) July 12, 2021
President Ram Nath Kovind greeted residents on the event of Rath Yatra and prayed that Lord Jagannath would carry them happiness, prosperity, and well being.”My warm greetings and best wishes to all the countrymen, especially all the devotees in Odisha, on the auspicious occasion of the Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath. I wish that with the blessings of Lord Jagannath, the lives of all the countrymen remain full of happiness, prosperity and health,” tweeted Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Greetings to everybody on the big day of the Rath Yatra. We bow to Lord Jagannath and pray that his blessings carry good well being and prosperity in everybody’s lives. Jai Jagannath!
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) July 12, 2021
Prime Minister Narendra Modi extends his greetings the nation on Rath Yatra and prayed to Lord Jagannath for his or her good well being and prosperity.” Greetings to everyone on the special occasion of the Rath Yatra. We bow to Lord Jagannath and pray that his blessings bring good health and prosperity in everyone`s lives. Jai Jagannath!,” mentioned PM Modi in a tweet in the present day morning.
श्री जगन्नाथ रथयात्रा के पावन अवसर पर सभी देशवासियों को हार्दिक शुभकामनाएँ।
महाप्रभु जगन्नाथ सभी पर अपनी कृपा बनायें रखें और सभी के जीवन को उत्तम स्वास्थ्य, समृद्धि और सौभाग्य से परिपूर्ण करें।
जय जगन्नाथ!
— Amit Shah (@AmitShah) July 12, 2021
Union Home Minister Amit Shah wished individuals on the event of Jagannath Rath Yatra and wished that Lord could bathe his blessings on everybody and fill everybody`s life with good well being, prosperity and success.Taking to Twitter Amit Shah mentioned, “Hearty greetings to all the countrymen on the auspicious occasion of Shri Jagannath Rath Yatra. May Mahaprabhu Jagannath shower his blessings on everyone and fill everyone`s life with good health, prosperity and good fortune. Jai Jagannath!”
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