Bhubaneswar: Head of Minister of Naveen Patnaik on Thursday seeks cooperation with the Jagannath Temple of Temple in Puri for timely and smooth ritual behavior at Rath Yatra on July 12.
Naveen also emphasizes strict compliance with festival behavior.
, which was permitted by the Supreme Court was only in Puri.
Like last year, the state government has banned the participation of worshipers in Rath Yatra given the unprecedented crisis caused by covid pandemics.
“All arrangements have reached the final stage.
As last year, Rath Yatra will be observed in the midst of an unprecedented situation this time.
Worners around the world will watch this festival live on their TV screens and social media.
So, rituals must be done In time and Covid the right norm was obeyed, “said a statement from the office of the minister’s chairman after Naveen Patnaik reviewed Rath Yatra’s preparation through the virtual platform.
Chief Secretary of the Suresh Mahapatra, Director General of Police Abhay, Head of Jagannath Temple Administrator Krisan Kumar, Collector of Puri Samarth Verma, SP Kanwar Vishal Singh attended a virtual meeting.
Three ministers including the Minister of Law Pratap Jena, who was too attending the meeting, rushed to the castle and supervised the settings.
Looking for blessings from the gods for the smooth behavior of Rath Yatra, Naveen said the danger of Covid was far from above despite the level of infection in the second wave had dropped.
Naveen urged worshipers to stay in their homes during a pandemic and watch Rath Yatra stay on TV.
“Just like the servants and residents of Puri expanded their cooperation last year, we expected the same thing from them this year,” said Naveen.
In the meeting, the Minister of Health Naba Kishore Das informed that Covid’s testing and vaccination center had been established in Puri for servants.
Only (servitor and government employees), which tested the negative for Covid-19, will be allowed to take part in Rath Yatra.
Temporary first aid central will be arranged at the Grand Road for servants and government staff.
Abhay said adequate security arrangements were made to ensure peaceful Rath Yatra.
The police said they would strictly enforce the Covid safety protocol and part 144 CRPC in Puri City to prevent the congregation of worshipers during the festival.