CM Yogi Adityanath Performs Kanya Pujan at Gorakhnath Temple
UP CM Yogi Adityanath observes Kanya Pujan at Gorakhnath Temple on Navami and links the tradition to the state's Mission Shakti campaign.
Marking the auspicious occasion of Navami during the Sharadiya Navratri festival, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed the traditional Yogi Adityanath Kanya Pujan ceremony on Monday. The rituals took place at the revered Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur, where the Chief Minister paid homage to the divine feminine energy.
Devotion Across Uttar Pradesh
Speaking to the media during the event, the Chief Minister highlighted the immense spiritual fervor gripping the state. He noted that lakhs of devotees have flocked to various Shaktipeeths and temples across Uttar Pradesh to offer their prayers to the Goddess.
According to CM Yogi, the celebration is widespread, with thousands of devotees in every single district setting up elaborate Durga Puja pandals to perform rituals dedicated to Jagatjanani Maa Bhagwati. He observed that the tradition of installing a 'kalash' in homes and participating in the worship of young girls—the Kanya Pujan—is being observed by many residents on this sacred Navami Tithi.
Prominent Spiritual Hubs
The Chief Minister specifically pointed out the massive influx of pilgrims at several key religious sites, including:
- Maa Vindhyavasini Dham
- Devipatan
- Maa Shakumbhari Peeth in Saharanpur
- Lalita Devi Shaktipeeth in Sitapur
From Tradition to Governance: Mission Shakti
While observing the religious rites, Yogi Adityanath drew a parallel between the spiritual worship of the Goddess and the state's administrative goals. He highlighted the 'Mission Shakti' campaign, emphasizing that the core values of the festival align with the government's commitment to ensuring the safety, dignity, and self-reliance of women across the state.
Appeal for Safe Celebrations
As the Navratri festivities draw toward their conclusion, the Chief Minister looked ahead to the upcoming victory celebrations. He issued a public appeal, urging citizens to ensure that the celebrations of Vijayadashami are conducted safely and peacefully.