Thousands join Rath Yatra in Hamirpur

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Press Trust of India Hamirpur (HP)
Last Updated : Jul 06 2016 | 10:32 PM IST
Thousands of devotees from various parts of Himachal Pradesh and outside took part inannual Rath Yatra here today amid chants of religious hymns.
People thronged the local lord Shiva temple to pay their obeisance to Lord Jagannath, Ma Subhadra and Lord Baldev.
Earlier, the week-long 'Bhagwad Katha' concludedat the local Shiva temple from where the yatra was flagged off by former chief minister Prem Kumar Dhumal, Vishnu Swamiji Maharaj, the founder of Dangri math of Gauri sect.
The yatra will end at Dangri village after passing through various parts of Hamirpur town, covering a distance of about 22 kilometers.
Addressing the congregation, Swami Vishnu Prashadji Maharaj said the people should follow the teachings of Lord Krishna.
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First Published: Jul 06 2016 | 10:32 PM IST

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