Gorakhpur
Uttar Pradesh and Gorakhspithadeshwar Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Monday offered the sacred bowl of faith (khichdi) to Shivavatar Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath at 4:00 am as per the special nathpanth tradition on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.
After Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Gorakhnath temple, the khichdi was offered by the Nepal family, then Nath yogis and saints. Accordingly, the doors of the temple precincts were opened to the general public. A large number of devotees thronged the temple to offer khichdi and offer prayers.
Devotees from other states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and neighboring country Nepal lined up to offer khichdi to Baba Gorakhnath after CM Yogi completed the rituals.
Devotees also worshiped the idols of all the different gods and goddesses present on the temple premises and took blessings by bowing their heads at the Samadhi of Brahmalin Mahant Baba Gambhirnath, Brahmalin Mahant Digvijnath and Brahmalin Mahant Avedyanath.
The entire temple courtyard echoed the praises of Guru Gorakhnath. Complete arrangements have been made by the temple and district administration for the safety and comfort of devotees.
“We bring rice and urad dal from our home and donate khichdi with all faith here. We belong to Gorakhpur and have been donating khichdi for ten years. I don't even feel cold with the excitement,” said a devotee at Gorakhnath temple. .
“People even come here from Nepal. Generally, Makar Sankranti falls on January 14 or 15. We do not even feel cold because of the faith in our hearts. Devotees thronged the temple late at night and started donating khichdi from 1:00 AM. 12 o'clock”. 00 am,” said a devotee at Gorakhnath temple.
Earlier, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his wishes to his fellow Indians on the occasion of Makar Sankranti on Monday.
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