CM extends Kang greetings
Source: Chronicle News Service
Imphal, July 07 2024:
Chief minister N Biren Singh wished the people of Manipur, especially Hindu brothers and sisters, on the occasion of Kang (Rath Yatra) festival.
In his message, Biren stated that the celebration of Kang festival begins on the second day of "Ingen" month of Manipuri lunar calendar and ends on the tenth day of the same month.
Hindus believe that the sight of Lord Jaganath on his chariot frees one from the cycle of re-birth.
Devotees also make efforts to touch the ropes of the chariot, as it is believed that the Lord blesses those who pull his chariot, he continued.
"I join the people of Manipur in the celebration of Kang and pray to Lord Jagannath to shower His believers with spiritual merit and final liberation," he said, while praying the lord to bless them with the courage to face the truth, and the state to peace and progress.