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Ahmedabad: Amit Shah performs 'Mangla Aarti' at Jagannath Temple
Updated On: 07 July, 2024 08:34 AM IST | Ahmedabad | ANI
The Rath Yatra, also known as the Chariot Festival, is believed to be as old as the Jagannath Temple in Puri.
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Union Home Minister Amit Shah and his wife Sonal Shah performed `Mangla Aarti` at Jagannath temple ahead of the Rath Yatra 2024 on Sunday morning. The 147th edition of the annual Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath will take place on July 7 in Ahmedabad where more than 15,000 police personnel have been deployed to guard the event which draws lakhs of devotees, according to the police.
"Today, the 147th Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath will take place. Rehearsals have been done for this Rath Yatra by the Police. More than 15,000 police personnel have been deployed...Technology like CCTV and drone surveillance will also be used. Arrangements have been made so that the devotees do not face any trouble," JCP Ahmedabad Police, Neeraj Badgujar said while giving details of the Yatra.
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