A grand ceremony of Shri Ram Mandir Pratistha, Shree Jagannath Praan Pratistha and first Rath Yatra were organised in Japan. Gyanindra Mishra, convenor of Shree Jagannath Society in Japan, said how the ceremony was remarkable for the Odia community in Japan.
"Having this as the first temple in Japan with Lord Jagannath, Shri Ram Mandir Trust along with Shree Jagannath Society is considering to organise a few more events for Lord Jagannath," said Mishra.
"Ambassador of India to Japan Sibi George attended the event and expressed that it was one of his most important events to attend during his tenure in Japan," said Mishra, adding that it was a great pleasure for the community to have Mr George as the guest.
"Mr George congratulated the organisers, Shri Ram Mandir Trust and Shree Jagannath Society along with ISKCON and HSS for this noble initiative and said the events of Shri Ram Mandir Pratistha and Shree Jagannath Pran pratistha with Rathyatra will bring communities together beyond border and nationalities," said Mishra.
Among other guests was president of Indian Commerce and Industries Association Jagmohan Chandrani.
A souvenir “Shree Jagannath Yatra” was inaugurated by the guests.