**Executive Summary**
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, participated in the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony of Sri Jagannath Temple at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand on February 26, 2026. The ceremony was organized by the Shri Jagannath Spiritual and Cultural Charitable Centre Trust, Jamshedpur. The President highlighted the devotion to Mahaprabhu Jagannath, respect for Indian spiritual traditions, and the importance of charity.
**Key Points / Main Content**
* **President's Address:**
* Mahaprabhu Jagannath is the Lord of the entire universe, and His grace showers equally upon all humanity without discrimination.
* The Kolhan region exemplifies a confluence of tribal and spiritual traditions with social harmony.
* Growing devotion to Mahaprabhu Jagannath and respect for Indian spiritual traditions strengthen the belief that Mahaprabhu Jagannath will protect and ensure the well-being of the world community.
* **Spiritual Values:**
* Our spiritual tradition emphasizes love and compassion for all living beings and plants, with charity considered the greatest virtue.
* **Charitable Centre Trust Initiatives:**
* Shri Jagannath Spiritual and Cultural Charitable Centre Trust is working for the education of children from relatively less privileged sections of society.
* Advice to prioritize education of children from financially weaker families and to provide hostel facilities on a large scale.
* Arranging a residential learning program for the study of Srimad-Bhagavad-Gita, which will contribute to spiritual awakening, character building, and personality development.
**Impact Analysis**
**Shri Jagannath Spiritual and Cultural Charitable Centre Trust, Jamshedpur**
* **Impact:**
The trust is recognised for organizing the ceremony. The President's advice gives direction to their future work.
* **Action Required:**
Continue working on education initiatives, especially for underprivileged children, and prioritize hostel facilities. Further develop the residential learning program for Srimad-Bhagavad-Gita.
**Children from Relatively Less Privileged Sections of Society/Financially Weaker Families**
* **Impact:**
Potentially benefit from increased educational opportunities and hostel facilities.
* **Action Required:**
Participate in the educational programs offered by the Trust.
**World Community**
* **Impact:**
The statement highlights the growing devotion to Mahaprabhu Jagannath and respect for Indian spiritual traditions which strengthens the belief that Mahaprabhu Jagannath will protect and ensure the well-being of the world community.
* **Action Required:**
No specific action required.
Key Entities Referenced
Droupadi Murmu: The President of India, whose participation in the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony is the subject of the article.
Shri Jagannath Temple: The temple in Jamshedpur, Jharkhand, where the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony took place.
Jamshedpur, Jharkhand: The location of the Shri Jagannath Temple where the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony occurred.
Shri Jagannath Spiritual and Cultural Charitable Centre Trust: The organization that organized the Bhoomi Pujan ceremony.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA PARTICIPATES IN THE
BHOOMI PUJAN CEREMONY OF SRI
JAGANNATH TEMPLE AT JAMSHEDPUR
Posted On: 26 FEB 2026 3:21PM by PIB Delhi
The President of India Smt Droupadi Murmu participated in the Bhoomi pujan ceremony of Sri Jagannath
Temple at Jamshedpur, Jharkhand today (February 26, 2026). This ceremony was organised by Shri
Jagannath Spiritual and Cultural Charitable Centre Trust, Jamshedpur.
Speaking on the occasion, the President said that Mahaprabhu Jagannath is the Lord of the entire universe.
His grace showers equally upon all humanity, without any discrimination.
The President said that the Kolhan region presents a beautiful example of the confluence of vibrant tribal
traditions with other spiritual traditions of the country. The people of this region have preserved centuries-
old traditions. People from different communities live together in harmony. This social harmony is a key
aspect of devotion to Mahaprabhu Jagannath.The President said that wars and conflicts raging around the world are a cause of concern and sadness for
her. At the same time, there is a growing devotion to Mahaprabhu Jagannath and respect for Indian
spiritual traditions in the world community. People's inclination toward devotion and spirituality
strengthens the belief Mahaprabhu Jagannath will protect and ensure the well-being of world community.
The President said that in our spiritual tradition, the greatest emphasis is placed on the feeling of love and
compassion for all living beings and plants. Furthermore, charity is considered the greatest virtue. She was
happy to note that Shri Jagannath Spiritual and Cultural Charitable Centre Trust is working for the
education of children from relatively less privileged sections of society. She advised them to give top
priority to the education of children from families who are not financially well-off. She also advised them
to make hostel facilities available to them on a large scale.Noting that Shri Jagannath Spiritual and Cultural Charitable Centre Trust is in the process of arranging a
residential learning program for the study of Srimad-Bhagavad-Gita, the President said that this effort will
make an invaluable contribution to the spiritual awakening, character building and personality
development of the younger generation.
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