Dhenkanal, Dec 3: Lord Jagannath is the world's most influential democratic trust centre. Mahaprabhu is of all and for all. 

Union Minister for Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan said this while attending Shri Jagannath Pancharatra (Five nights), Chabishi Besh (24 attires), Chapanbhog (56 dishes) exhibition festival at Gadian Sriramchandrapur in Dhenkanal district on Sunday.

Pradhan said that all Sanatanis are unique devotees of the Lord. Everyone's emotions and expressions are different. Mahaprabhu is the lord of the universe. The adoration of the Mahaprabhu, his elegant attire and the unique architecture of the temple, Darshan of the deities atop Raths by people belonging to all sections, a unique feature of the Shri Jagannath culture. Jagannath temple is said to be the largest kitchen in the world. Everyone sitting together and eating Mahaprasad also indicates the great importance of Sri Jagannath culture. 

The Union Minister said Prime Minister Narendra Modi is a great devotee of Mahaprabhu Shri Jagannath. He came to Puri to pay obeisance to the deities when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat. After being Prime Minister, he also visited the Shreemandir and had Darshan of the Trinity. For the first time during his Prime Ministership, the Central government provided financial support for the Nabakalebar. The Modi government is very keen for the development of the temple. 

Pradhan expressed his gratitude to the organizing committee for taking the responsibility of spreading the Shri Jagannath culture. 

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