PM Narendra Modi Extends Rath Yatra Greetings with Sanskrit Prayer to Lord Jagannath

New Delhi, July 16, 2026;PM Modi Rath Yatra greetings marked the sacred festival as Prime Minister Narendra Modi shared a Sanskrit prayer dedicated to Lord Jagannath, praying for peace, prosperity and renewed energy for every citizen.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi conveyed his heartfelt greetings to the nation on the sacred occasion of Lord Jagannath’s Rath Yatra, sharing a traditional Sanskrit verse dedicated to the deity and praying for the well-being of all citizens.

In his message, the Prime Minister offered reverence to Lord Jagannath through an ancient Sanskrit Subhashitam that pays homage to the Supreme Lord worshipped by both gods and devotees. The verse reflects devotion and seeks divine blessings for humanity.

The PM Modi Rath Yatra message highlighted the spiritual significance of the festival, which is celebrated with immense devotion across India, particularly in Puri, Odisha. The annual chariot procession symbolizes faith, unity and the timeless cultural traditions associated with Lord Jagannath.

The Sanskrit verse shared by the Prime Minister is a prayer that offers reverence to Lord Jagannath as the Supreme Divine and seeks his blessings for humanity. Such traditional invocations are often recited during religious occasions to express devotion and invoke divine grace.

The Prime Minister also shared his greetings on social media, praying that the blessings of Mahaprabhu Jagannath remain with every citizen and that the sacred festival brings renewed hope, spiritual inspiration and prosperity to all.

The annual Rath Yatra, one of India’s most revered religious festivals, celebrates the ceremonial procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra in grand chariots, drawing millions of devotees from across the country and abroad. The festival is regarded as a symbol of devotion, faith, unity and cultural heritage.