Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered the first Khichdi of Makar Sankranti at Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur. After offering prayers at Gorakhnath temple, he greeted the people of the state on Sankranti. Along with this, CM Yogi said that our festivals give the message of social and national unity.
CM Yogi said that today is the holy festival of Makar Sankranti.
CM Yogi said that today is the holy festival of Makar Sankranti. On this occasion, I heartily congratulate the people of the state, the saints and the common people. Makar Sankranti is a festival of sacred tradition in India, a festival of offering Arghya to the Sun God. People participate in this event with full devotion. People celebrate this festival in North-South, East-West. Saints joined this tradition to unite the people of Sanatan Dharma. It is celebrated as Bihu in the East, Lohiri in Punjab, Tilua Sankranti in Bengal-Maharashtra and Khichdi Sankranti in North India.
The form of Mahakumbh is unimaginable: Yogi Adityanath
Chief Minister Adityanath said that lakhs of devotees are flocking to Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath temple. Today people are taking the first bath of the first Mahakumbh of this century in Prayagraj. The form of this Mahakumbh is unimaginable. Yesterday 1.5 crore people took the leap of faith. Lakhs of devotees are taking bath in the Sangam with faith since 3 o’clock. Many foreign devotees are also taking bath in Mahakumbh. People are taking bath in rivers and lakes at various places in the state. It is his good fortune that he has got the privilege of offering Khichdi to Baba Gorakhnath. There will be a crowd of lakhs of people here throughout the day.
Keep temples and religious places clean: CM Yogi
CM said that it is important to maintain the sanctity of this festival. We should also take care that our temples and pilgrimage places are clean. Do not use plastic. Many voluntary organizations are associated with the government and administration. Everyone should celebrate the festival of Makar Sankranti with faith by taking this nectar bath. Best wishes to all of you on Makar Sankranti.
