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per the annual tradition, the BAPS Swaminarayan Mandir in
Kolkata celebrated the Rathyatra Festival in grand style.
A decorated rath (chariot) housing the murtis of Akshar Puruhottam
Maharaj, Pramukh Swami Maharaj, Jagannathji, Balramji and
Subhadraji was pulled through the streets of the Bhawanipore
district. At the start the Rath was pulled by Shri Jagmohan
Dalmiya (President, BCCI) and other dignitaries.
The colorful procession was led by mounted horses and the
Yogi Dhwani Band (BAPS Youth Band) and Pramukh Dhwani Band
(BAPS Children's Band). Over 400 devotees, accompanied the
procession and thousands more had darshan from various vantage
points.
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