Kotia, Koraput – The sacred festival of Rath Yatra was celebrated with great enthusiasm and spiritual fervor in Kotia, a culturally rich region of Odisha’s Koraput district. Devotees from across the area gathered in large numbers to witness and participate in the divine chariot procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Devi Subhadra.
କୋରାପୁଟ ଜିଲ୍ଲାର କୋଟିଆରେ ଆନନ୍ଦ ଉଲ୍ଲାସର ସହ ପାଳନ ହୋଇଛି ପବିତ୍ର ରଥଯାତ୍ରା। ଏହି ଅବସରରେ ଉପ ମୁଖ୍ୟମନ୍ତ୍ରୀ ଶ୍ରୀ କନକ ବର୍ଦ୍ଧନ ସିଂହଦେଓ, ଶ୍ରୀ ସୁରେଶ ପୂଜାରୀ, ଶ୍ରୀ ବିଭୂତି ଭୂଷଣ ଜେନା, ଶ୍ରୀ ନିତ୍ୟାନନ୍ଦ ଗଣ୍ଡ, ଶ୍ରୀ ଗୋକୁଳାନନ୍ଦ ମଲ୍ଲିକ, କୋରାପୁଟର ବିଧାୟକଗଣଙ୍କ ସମେତ ବହୁ ବିଶିଷ୍ଟ ବ୍ୟକ୍ତି ଯୋଗଦେଇ ରଥ ଟାଣିବା ସହ… pic.twitter.com/DXcal3gov4
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The festival was marked by the presence of several prominent leaders and dignitaries. Deputy Chief Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo, Minister Suresh Pujari, MLAs Bibhuti Bhushan Jena, Nityananda Gand, and Gokulananda Mallik, along with other distinguished public figures, participated in pulling the chariots, seeking the blessings of Mahaprabhu.
The event also witnessed the active participation of the Koraput District Collector and senior government officials, who ensured smooth coordination and management of the grand procession. Their efforts contributed to a peaceful and well-organized celebration, reflecting the cultural unity and spiritual devotion of the region.
The Rath Yatra in Kotia not only showcased Odisha’s deep-rooted religious traditions but also emphasized the sense of harmony and communal celebration that the festival inspires. The divine atmosphere, vibrant rituals, and heartfelt devotion turned the occasion into an unforgettable experience for all in attendance.