21/07/2026
🙏 Blessed to Serve, Grateful to All 🙏
Jai Jagannath!
With the infinite blessings of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra and Devi Subhadra, I bow my head in gratitude for the successful celebration of Jagannath Rath Yatra Mahotsav 2026.
I consider myself truly blessed and fortunate to have been entrusted with the sacred responsibility of serving as the Secretary of the Jagannath Rath Yatra Committee. This opportunity to serve Lord Jagannath and His devotees is one of the greatest blessings of my life.
I offer my heartfelt gratitude and respectful pranams to Maharshi Giri Surya Swami, President of Kriya Yoga Wellness (Ashram), whose visionary leadership, spiritual guidance and unwavering trust inspired and encouraged me to undertake this sacred responsibility. His guidance was the constant source of strength behind every step of our journey.
The successful organisation of this Mahotsav was never the effort of one individual. From meticulous planning and coordination to decorations, rituals, Mahaprasad Seva, guest hospitality, cultural programmes, volunteer management and the Rath procession, every moment became successful because of the collective dedication of our committee members, volunteers, donors, supporting organizations, local administration, devotees and well-wishers.
I extend my heartfelt appreciation to every member of our team who worked tirelessly, often behind the scenes, with devotion, discipline and a spirit of selfless service. Your cooperation transformed every challenge into an opportunity to serve Lord Jagannath with love and unity.
Although the main Rath Yatra procession has been completed successfully, our devotional journey continues until the auspicious Bahuda Yatra on 24th July. I warmly invite everyone to participate in the daily Bhog, Mahaprasad Seva, Aarti and devotional programmes at Kapil Muni Temple, and receive the divine blessings of Lord Jagannath.
As we begin our "Seva Samarpan – A Gratitude Series," it is our privilege to honour every individual, organization and volunteer whose invaluable contribution made this Mahotsav a memorable and spiritually enriching celebration.
On behalf of the Jagannath Rath Yatra Committee, I offer my sincere gratitude and pranams to everyone who became a part of this sacred journey.
May Lord Jagannath shower His divine blessings upon you and your family with peace, good health, prosperity and unwavering devotion.
Jai Jagannath! 🙏
Asim Paul
Secretary
Jagannath Rath Yatra Committee
Kriya Yoga Wellness (Ashram), Gangasagar
