Bhubaneswar: Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi Wednesday expressed gratitude to devotees, servitors, police personnel, government officials, voluntary organisations and all those associated with the Rath Yatra in Puri for the successful and peaceful conduct of the world-famous festival this year, despite challenging weather conditions. The CM said the Rath Yatra, Odisha’s largest and most revered religious festival, is deeply intertwined with the faith and emotions of millions of devotees across the world. He said that despite incessant rain during the festival, an unprecedented number of devotees thronged Puri to witness the annual car festival. Congratulating all devotees who participated in the Rath Yatra, Suna Besha and Niladri Bije celebrations in a peaceful and disciplined manner, he reiterated his government’s commitment to preserving and promoting Jagannath culture. Majhi also congratulated government officials, voluntary organisations and all those associated with the mega festival for their contributions to the smooth and peaceful conduct of the Rath Yatra.