Gorakhpur, February 15: On the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed Rudrabhishek of Lord Shiva at the Shaktipeeth of Gorakhnath Temple and prayed for happiness, peace, and prosperity for all the residents.
Yogi Adityanath, who is also the head of the Goraksh Peeth, performed Dugdhabhishek-Jalabhishek at the ancient Mansarovar Temple in Andhiyari Bag and the Piteshwar Nath Shiva Temple in Bharohia, praying for the well-being of everyone.
After Janata Darshan this morning, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed Panch Snan of Lord Shiva with milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar at the Shakti Temple located on the first floor of the Math in the Gorakhnath Temple premises. Subsequently, Rudrabhishek was performed according to the rituals. Priests completed the Rudrabhishek rituals by chanting the grand mantras of Rudrashtadhyayi from the Shukla Yajurveda Samhita.
After performing Rudrabhishek at Goraksh Peeth, the Chief Minister visited the ancient Mansarovar Temple in Andhiyari Bag and worshipped Mahadev.
On this occasion, Gorakhpur MP Ravi Kishan Shukla, Mayor Dr. Manglesh Srivastava, Mahant Ravindradass of Kalibari, etc., were also present.
After the ceremony, Chief Minister Yogi also posted a message on X, stating, "Today, on the auspicious occasion of Mahashivratri, I performed Rudrabhishek with proper rituals at the Gorakhnath Temple, which is illuminated by the consciousness of restraint, meditation, and Shivatva, and prayed for the welfare of humanity. Har Har Mahadev!"
He also visited the Piteshwar Nath Shiva Temple in Bharohia at noon. The Piteshwar Nath Temple has a deep connection with Goraksh Peeth. Chief Minister Yogi comes here every Mahashivratri to perform Jalabhishek.
After Jalabhishek, the Chief Minister met local public representatives and people in the premises of Guru Gorakhnath Vidya Peeth and inquired about their well-being.
He interacted with the people, blessed the children, and also took photos with some local players.