July 16, 2026 10:54 AM
Gujarat CM performs ‘Pahand Vidhi’ as 149th Jagannath Rath Yatra begins
Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel on Thursday performed the traditional 'Pahand Vidhi' at the historic Shree Jagannath Mandir in the Jamalpur area of Ahmedabad, marking the ceremonial start of the city's 149th Jagannath Rath Yatra. The Chief Minister performed the centuries-old ritual of symbolically sweeping the path before the chariots with a golden broom, signifying humility and service before Lord Jagannath. The Pahand Vidhi is performed just before the three chariots carrying the ido...