Gorakhpur, Jan. 15 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday extended wishes on Makar Sankranti and offered 'khichdi' as 'prasadam' at Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur.

Speaking to reporters on the occasion, CM Yogi said that several devotees across the state have visited religious sites and taken a dip in the Triveni Sangam on Makar Sankranti.

"Today is the sacred festival of Makar Sankranti. On this occasion, I extend warm greetings of Makar Sankranti to all devotees and the people of the state. From yesterday, on this occasion, lakhs of devotees across the entire state have been visiting sacred religious sites to perform worship. In Gorakhpur yesterday, lakhs of devotees offered khichdi to Mahayogi Lord Gorakhnath Ji....