Odisha CM Majhi Hails Chandan Yatra as ‘Glorious Saga of Odia Asmita’
Bhubaneswar, April 28: Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi has described the sacred Chandan Yatra as a “glorious saga of Odia Asmita”, underscoring its cultural and spiritual significance.
In a message shared on social media platform X, Majhi highlighted the festival’s central ritual—the ceremonial boat ride of deities in the Narendra Pushkarini pond at Puri.
He said the tradition reflects devotion, compassion, and the divine leelas of Lord Jagannath (Mahaprabhu), offering solace during the summer season.
Calling Chandan Yatra a “pinnacle of world spirituality”, the CM emphasised that such traditions enrich cultural consciousness and strengthen collective identity.
He expressed hope that Mahaprabhu’s blessings would bring prosperity, peace, and well‑being to all, describing the festival as a “nectar stream” of Odisha’s cultural legacy.
