New Delhi: On the occasion of Ashadhi Bij, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday extended wishes to the Kutchi community and lauded the group known for its rich culture.
"On the special occasion of Ashadhi Bij, greetings to the Kutchi community. This is a community known for its great culture and bravery. I pray that the coming year is filled with happiness and good health," the Prime Minister tweeted.
Ashadhi Bij is the second day of Shukla paksha of Aashaadha month, of Hindu calendar, which is associated with the beginning of rains in the Kutch region.
Pertinently, today is also the day of the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath.
The Prime Minister also greeted citizens on the occasion of Lord Jagannath's Rath Yatra and said that this journey filled with reverence brings prosperity and good luck.
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"My heartiest greetings to all of you on the auspicious occasion of Lord Jagannath''s Rath Yatra. I wish that this journey filled with reverence and devotion brings happiness, prosperity, good luck and health to the lives of the countrymen," Modi said in a tweet.
The festival marks the annual journey of the three deities -- Lord Jagannath, his brother Balabhadra and sister Subhadra -- from the 12th century Jagannath temple to the Gundicha temple. The festival ends after nine days when the deities make their way back to the Jagannath temple.
(With inputs from agencies)
