Gorakhpur, Oct. 1 -- Honouring the age-old tradition of Gorakshapeeth, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Peethadhishwar Yogi Adityanath performed Kanya Pujan on Mahanavami of Sharadiya Navratri at Gorakhnath Temple. The ritual reflects the Peeth's deep reverence for Matru Shakti, a sentiment Yogi Adityanath has further translated into action through various schemes for women's safety, empowerment, and dignity since becoming the Chief Minister.

According to an official release, during the ceremony on Wednesday, CM Yogi washed the feet of nine girls symbolising the nine forms of Goddess Durga, performed their worship as per rituals, draped them with a chunari, carried out aarti, served them food with devotion, and then sought their blessing...