Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended warm greetings to the global Kutchi community on Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year. He emphasized the strong bond the Kutchi community holds with its homeland, expressing best wishes to all Kutchi brothers and sisters worldwide.
PM Modi’s message highlighted the rich cultural heritage of the Kutchi community and its presence both in India and abroad. He also previously conveyed his wishes for the Jagannath Rath Yatra, praising it as a significant reflection of India’s spiritual and cultural legacy.
Ashadhi Bij, celebrated as the Kutchi New Year, is a special occasion for the people of Kutch in Gujarat and the global Kutchi diaspora. The festival, coinciding with the monsoon onset, is marked by cultural festivities, community gatherings, and the exchange of New Year greetings.
The ongoing Jagannath Rath Yatra, a revered annual event, attracts numerous devotees who gather to witness the procession of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, and Goddess Subhadra across various regions. In Gujarat, the Rath Yatra in Ahmedabad, considered the country’s second-largest after Puri in Odisha, has commenced on Ashadhi Bij, drawing large crowds of devotees.
