New Temple Complex: West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has announced the construction of an inspiring new temple complex for Lord Jagannath in Digha, similar to the one in Puri. The temple will also house idols of Lord Balabhadra and Goddess Subhadra, and the Rathayatra festival will be celebrated here.
“Despite some discussions otherwise, the fact is that the Rathayatra will be performed at Digha from next year only. Some works and processes are incomplete as of now, and they need to be concluded before the Lord’s wheels start moving next year onwards,” said Banerjee.
She emphasized the importance of the Rathayatra of Digha being observed with full respect and solemnity, inviting everyone to participate in the event. “Let the Lord’s abode at Digha emerge as the new place of amity for India,” Banerjee added.