Odisha Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan Assures Full Preparedness for Dev Snan Purnima and Rath Yatra

Odisha Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan affirms all arrangements for Dev Snan Purnima are adequate; says enhanced planning is underway for Rath Yatra.

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Bhubaneswar: With the sacred Dev Snan Purnima fast approaching, Odisha Minister Prithiviraj Harichandan has assured that all necessary preparations for the grand ritual at Puri's Jagannath Temple have been thoroughly reviewed and are fully adequate.

Speaking to the media, the minister emphasized that both administrative and ritual-related arrangements are in place. “Whatever preparation has been done is entirely adequate. We reviewed everything yesterday in the general review. After that, we will start with the district administration,” Harichandan said.

Dev Snan Purnima marks the ceremonial bathing of the deities and is one of the most significant prelude events to the world-renowned Rath Yatra. The minister added that the ritual aspects are being meticulously addressed. “Whatever arrangement has been prepared for Snan Yatra is completely adequate. As far as the rituals are concerned, they are also being taken care of,” he assured.

Looking ahead to the Rath Yatra, Harichandan stated that the same systematic approach will be adopted. “The same process will continue for Rath Yatra also. There will be more security arrangements and more arrangements for the accommodation,” he noted, underlining the government’s commitment to ensuring the safety and comfort of lakhs of pilgrims expected to attend.