It is my utmost pleasure and privilege to extend to you the warmest greetings on the occasion of "Prana
pratistha" of Lord Jagannath, Lord Balabhadra, Devi Subhadra, Sudarshan and other deities at Bharat
Sevashram Sangha in the year 2010. I consider myself very fortunate to be part of this most auspicious
undertaking.
Lord Jagannath is all encompassing, all pervading, Supreme Lord of the Universe. He is the Shiva,the
Sakti,the Brahman, and the Avatari. People of all religious faiths find their own ideas and concepts in the
Jagannath culture. The city of Puri is one of the four Dhams of our religion, and the temple of Lord Jagannath
is one of the holiest Hindu temples in India. The Jagannath Society of Greater Chicago has finally established
the worship of Lord Jagannath in the Chicago area. Every Sunday one family sponsors a special puja to Lord
Jagannath and we encourage everyone to come and participate in this celebration. The atmosphere in the
temple is blissful, uplifting, and soul touching.
On behalf of the puja committee, I would like to thank all the devotees for their unwavering support, devotion
and dedication through out the years. Our goal is to keep the great Jagannath culture alive and pass it on to our
future generations. May Lord Jagannath protect and bless all of us.