Bengal’s Jagannath Temple Inauguration: Mamata Reaches Digha; BJP Plans Occasions To Counter TMC – News18
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Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has already arrived in Digha, the place a big yajna is scheduled for Tuesday, forward of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ (consecration ceremony) on April 30
West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee on the Digha temple. (X)
The political local weather in West Bengal is heating up because the grand inauguration of the Jagannath Temple in Digha approaches.
Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has already arrived in Digha, the place a big yajna (sacred ritual) is scheduled for Tuesday, forward of the ‘Pran Pratishtha’ (consecration ceremony) on April 30.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC) is selling the occasion as a significant religious and cultural milestone. The state authorities plans to broadcast the inauguration throughout all blocks in West Bengal by means of LED screens, highlighting the importance of the ceremony. Digha is being closely adorned, with preparations made for 1000’s of attendees.
Right this moment, I visited Digha to personally evaluate the preparations for the temple’s inauguration and the grand Mahayajna. Essential directions have been issued to make sure seamless preparations for all devotees arriving from throughout Bengal and past.Allow us to come collectively to have a good time… pic.twitter.com/aarbdkTuFO
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) April 28, 2025
ELABORATE ARRANGEMENTS IN DIGHA
A large yajna will start on April 29, with Banerjee anticipated to take part and supply the ‘Purnahuti’ (remaining providing) within the night.
On April 30, the rituals will proceed with an Abhishek (ceremonial bathing of the deity), dressing of Lord Jagannath, adopted by the Pran Pratishtha and the official opening of the temple.
Cultural performances, together with a particular act by Dona Ganguly and her troupe, are additionally scheduled as a part of the celebrations.
Three hangars have been set as much as accommodate attendees:
- Hangar 1: 6,000 capability, major venue for the inauguration and cultural programmes
- Hangar 2: 4,000 capability, outfitted with show screens
- Hangar 3: 2,000 capability, for restricted invitees on April 29
Banerjee stated, “The yajna begins tomorrow. This Jagannath Dham might be a jewel in Digha’s crown. On one hand, it’s a religious milestone; on the opposite, it boosts tourism. Digha is ready to turn into a vacation spot for worldwide tourism. That is an emotional second for all of us.”
“নাথ, তুমি এসো ধীরেসুখ-দুখ-হাসি-নয়ননীরে,লহো আমার জীবন ঘিরে–সংসারে সব কাজে ধ্যানে জ্ঞানে হৃদয়ে রহো॥”As we strategy the inauguration of the Jagannath Temple in Digha, the sacred rituals are being carried out with reverence.
The arrival of Lord Jagannath in Bengal is a second… pic.twitter.com/5Hxmjdsb9D
— Mamata Banerjee (@MamataOfficial) April 26, 2025
BJP PLANS PARALLEL RELIGIOUS AND POLITICAL EVENTS
To not be left behind, the Bharatiya Janata Celebration (BJP) has additionally introduced main spiritual occasions on the identical day in a transparent bid to counter the TMC’s narrative.
BJP State President Sukanta Majumdar has declared that he’ll carry out puja at a temple in Murshidabad that was broken throughout latest violence. He stated, “We are going to restore the temple and conduct puja on 30 April. I’ll personally be there. Mamata Banerjee is anti-Hindu — Murshidabad is a transparent instance of that.”
As pledged earlier, on the auspicious event of Akshaya Tritiya, i.e. on thirtieth April, 2025 we’ll begin the rebuilding and restoration strategy of the vandalised Hindu Temples of the Murshidabad district, which got here underneath the heinous, reprehensible and disgraceful assault by the… pic.twitter.com/baoElPbeEI— Suvendu Adhikari (@SuvenduWB) April 28, 2025
Suvendu Adhikari has referred to as for a Sanatani Rally in Kanthi, East Midnapore, additionally scheduled for 30 April.
In a robust assertion on social media, Adhikari stated: “As promised, on the auspicious day of Akshaya Tritiya, 30 April 2025, we’ll start rebuilding and renovating the Hindu temples in Murshidabad that had been broken in jihadist assaults. These temples, bearing marks of barbaric violence, will endure purification and reformation by means of conventional rituals. No monetary support might be taken from the anti-Hindu Mamata Banerjee authorities. All prices might be borne by the Hindu group.”
He additionally warned that if non-Hindus are allowed into the Jagannath Temple throughout its inauguration, the BJP will elevate the difficulty publicly.
Right this moment, Smt. @MamataOfficial visited the newly constructed Jagannath Temple in Digha.Along with her meticulous consideration to element, she completely inspected the temple complicated, making certain each side was in place forward of its extremely anticipated inauguration on April 30.#JoyJagannath pic.twitter.com/10HIYjGGCq
— All India Trinamool Congress (@AITCofficial) April 28, 2025
ALL EYES ON APRIL 30
Political analyst Sambit Pal stated, “The Left could name it aggressive Hindutva politics, however I see it as a complementary Hindutva narrative. One celebration is attempting to flee its pro-minority picture and one other is attempting to make their Hindutva agenda stronger.”
As each the TMC and BJP gear up for vital spiritual occasions, the day is anticipated to hold not simply religious, however excessive political significance in West Bengal. Whereas the TMC seeks to align itself with cultural and spiritual delight by means of the Jagannath Temple, the BJP is mobilising assist in different districts to say its personal Hindutva narrative.
