Bhubaneswar: Nov 2 (UDN): A preparatory meeting for the proposed Kamakhya–Assam–Meghalaya pilgrimage, organised by Sanskriti Prachar Sansthan, India, was successfully held in Bhubaneswar with a special focus on promoting Lord Jagannath’s Stuti, Sahasranama and sacred mantras for world peace and the welfare of humanity. The initiative aims to spread the spiritual message and rich cultural heritage of Lord Jagannath beyond Odisha while strengthening religious and spiritual awareness among devotees across different parts of the country.
The meeting discussed the proposed pilgrimage programme, which will include visits to the sacred shrine of Maa Kamakhya in Assam, the revered Umananda Temple and several important religious and spiritually significant places in Meghalaya. Participants exchanged views on the importance of taking the teachings, prayers and devotional traditions associated with Lord Jagannath to a wider audience.
The meeting was held at the headquarters of Sanskriti Prachar Sansthan in Saheed Nagar, Bhubaneswar, under the chairmanship of Dr Narayan Mohapatra. Three separate meetings were conducted as part of the preparatory process, including a general meeting of ten members, a two-member committee meeting and a three-member meeting focusing on the pilgrimage arrangements.
Detailed discussions were held on the proposed itinerary, travel arrangements, coordination among members, effective management of the pilgrimage and necessary facilities for devotees. Special emphasis was also placed on ensuring the smooth and successful organisation of the religious journey while fulfilling the broader objective of spreading Lord Jagannath’s spiritual message, Stuti, Sahasranama and mantras for global peace and human welfare.
The initiative is expected to strengthen cultural and spiritual connections between Odisha, Assam and Meghalaya while promoting the universal values of devotion, harmony, peace and human welfare through the timeless traditions of Jagannath culture.
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