New Delhi, June 29 - Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of the Rath Yatras that are being held across the country today.

The Prime Minister has also greeted the people on Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year.

"My warm greetings to the people on the occasion of the Rath Yatras that would be held across India today. We bow to Lord Jagannath on this auspicious day. Today once again he sets out on his chariot, giving blessings to the people," Modi said on the microblogging site twitter.

"We pray to Lord Jagannath for peace, prosperity and happiness in India. May Lord Jagannath bless us with good monsoon that will help farmers," he said.

The Prime Minister, who used to perform 'Pahind Vidhi' when he was the chief minister of Gujarat, said: "As Gujarat CM I had the honour to perform the Pahind Vidhi ritual during the Yatra in Ahmedabad . It is an experience I really cherished."

"My greetings on Ashadhi Bij, the Kutchi New Year. I pray for a year filled with joy and happiness," he added. (ANI)