Vijayadashami / Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan Seeks Blessings of Lord Jagannath in Puri on Vijayadashami

Puri, Oct 20: Sambalpur MP Dharmendra Pradhan visited the Shree Jagannath Temple in Puri with his wife on the occasion of Vijayadashami on Tuesday and offered prayers to Lord Jagannath, seeking the well-being of all.

Pradhan had darshan of the Chaturdha Murati, the four divine deities seated on the Ratna Singhasana, and subsequently visited the temples of Goddess Lakshmi and Goddess Bimala within the temple complex to offer prayers and seek blessings.

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Visits Shankaracharya Math, Gurukulam
After completing his prayers at the temple, Pradhan visited various religious institutions in Puri. He also visited the Govardhan Math before proceeding to Hariharananda Gurukulam near Balighai.

At the gurukulam, he first offered prayers at the Shri Guru Mandir and later performed 'Gau Puja'. He also fed the cows with his own hands.

Pipili MLA Ashrit Pattanayak, former Brahmagiri MLA Lalitendu Bidyadhar Mohapatra and several party workers accompanied him during the visit.

Pradhan Extends Vijayadashami Greetings
Speaking to the media after offering prayers at the Shree Jagannath Temple, Pradhan said he was fortunate to have the opportunity to seek the blessings of Lord Jagannath on Dashami.

He prayed for the well-being of everyone, saying, “May Lord Jagannath and Jagat Janani Maa Durga bless everyone.”

In a post on social media, Pradhan also extended Vijayadashami and Dashahara greetings to people across the country.

He wished for the festival to bring happiness, prosperity and positivity to everyone. In his Odia message, he prayed for Maa Durga to bless all with happiness, peace, prosperity and good health.