Gorakhpur: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed the Rudrabhishek of Lord Shiva on Monday, the first day of the new year, and prayed to Shiva for happiness, prosperity, and peace in the lives of all the citizens.
During his visit to the Gorakhnath temple, the CM and Goraksha Peethadhishwar Yogi Adityanath performed Rudrabhishek as per the rituals at the Shakti Peeth located on the first floor of his residence in the temple.
The Acharyas and Purohits diligently completed the Rudrabhishek, followed by Hawan and Aarti, accompanied by Vedic mantras.
After the rituals were completed, the CM wished the people of the state a healthy, happy, prosperous, and peaceful life.
Earlier, a few children got the opportunity to meet the CM and received his love, affection, and blessings. One of the children also celebrated his birthday with him on the occasion.
The children met CM Yogi during his visit to the Gorakhnath Temple, where they had gone to offer prayers, braving the cold. On seeing Yogi, the excited children approached him, touched his feet, and extended their New Year greetings.
The CM blessed the children and also enquired about their studies. A boy named Shivam Patel told the CM that he was from Prayagraj and had come to the Gorakhnath Temple with his family as part of a pilgrimage.
Another boy named Akash from Gorakhpur mentioned that it was his birthday today, and he had come to seek blessings from Guru Gorakhnath. Upon hearing this, CM Yogi extended his warm birthday wishes to Akash.
The CM blessed the children, wishing them success in their studies, good health, and progress in life. (UNI)