Jamshedpur, February 26: President Droupadi Murmu performed the groundbreaking ceremony for the proposed Shri Jagannath Spiritual and Cultural Center in Kadma (Marine Drive), Jamshedpur, on Thursday. During the event, she expressed her thoughts, stating, “The blessings of Lord Jagannath shower upon all humanity without discrimination.”
The President began her address with the chant “Jai Jagannath,” emphasizing that the court of Mahaprabhu transcends discrimination. There is no place for caste, class, or hierarchy here.
She referenced the popular saying, “Jagannath’s rice spreads across the world,” highlighting that this tradition symbolizes shared life values and community, where everyone experiences harmony by partaking in Mahaprasad together. She described the timing of the temple’s groundbreaking as a divine coincidence.
Murmu noted that just as during the Rath Yatra, the Lord chooses to sit on the Nandighosh chariot, this was the right moment for the foundation stone laying. She expressed confidence that this center would serve as a means for social awakening. She also mentioned that the blessings of the Lord of Nilanchal would now be permanently established on the soil of Jamshedpur.
The former Governor of Jharkhand described Jagannath culture as a remarkable blend of tribal and non-tribal traditions. She referenced the tale of King Vishwavasu of the Sabara tribe and Brahmin Vidyapati, emphasizing the legacy of social unity.
Discussing the ‘Darubrahma’ form, she stated that as a wooden deity, Lord Jagannath conveys a message of nature conservation and an environmentally friendly lifestyle, which resonates with the core consciousness of tribal society. The groundbreaking ceremony was attended by Jharkhand Governor Santosh Kumar Gangwar, Chief Minister Hemant Soren, and several other representatives.
According to Trust President S.K. Behera, this project, estimated to cost around 1 billion rupees, will be developed over two and a half acres, with the main temple occupying one and a half acres and the spiritual-cultural center one acre. The temple’s architectural style will be inspired by the Jagannath Temple in Puri. The goal is to complete the temple in four years and the spiritual center in two years. Plans are also in place to foster morality, discipline, and self-confidence among youth through the study of texts like the Gita and Bhagavat.
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