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Mayapur, Nadia: State Panchayat Minister Dilip Ghosh participated in special prayers and pulled the chariot at the Mayapur ISKCON temple on the occasion of Rath Yatra. He shared that various rituals, including the Om Yajna and Go-Pujan (cow worship), were successfully completed during the event.
Speaking to the media, Minister Dilip Ghosh said, “Every year, the chariot festival of Lord Jagannath is organized on the occasion of Rath Yatra. This time, I had the opportunity to visit the grand pilgrimage site of Mayapur. The ISKCON authorities invited us, which is why I came for the inauguration.”
Highlighting that Rath Yatra is being celebrated with great pomp across West Bengal, he announced that the state government has provided a grant of 5 lakh rupees each to the traditional Rath Yatras in the state. In this context, he remarked, “The government is ensuring that Sanatan rises in Bengal, which is inherently the land of Sanatan.”

The minister further stated that this initiative aims to preserve Indian heritage and culture alongside promoting human rights and social development. He also assured that providing grants to eligible organizers for Durga Puja and other religious festivals is under consideration.
Speaking on the significance of Mayapur, he said, “Bhajans take place at ISKCON throughout the year, and they are promoting Hinduism across the globe. Lord Jagannath himself is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, making the Rath Yatra an integral part of that very culture.”
The presence of Minister Dilip Ghosh at the event significantly heightened the enthusiasm surrounding the Rath Yatra. Overall, the public views this grant as a positive step by the state administration toward safeguarding religious and cultural heritage.
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