Rourkela: The Utkal Ghana Association (UGA) and Shree Jagannath Temple, Accra, celebrated Rath Yatra with spiritual fervour and grandeur on Sunday. The chariot rolled from Amasaman to Accra-Kumasi highway with the participation of over 1,000 devotees from across Ghana.The celebration, in its 14th year, began at 8:45 am with Pahandi and Chhera Pahanra, among other rituals. Amid the chanting of mantras, devotional bhajans and the rhythm of kirtans, the chariot made its way through the streets of Accra.A special highlight of the day was an Odissi dance performance by Odia children, reflecting the rich cultural heritage.Mahaprasad of ‘arna’, ‘puri’, ‘dal’, mixed vegetable, ‘khiri’ and ‘khata’ was distributed to all devotees.“Rath Yatra served not only as a celebration but also as a beacon of Jagannath culture in West Africa, spreading the timeless values of love, unity, and devotion. Utkala Ghana Association (UGA) extends its heartfelt gratitude to all the devotees, volunteers and well-wishers whose presence and support made the event a grand success,” Tapan Kumar panda, joint secretary of the association, told TOI over the phone.
