Rishikesh, March 9 -- Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami performed Ganga Aarti and worshiped at Parmarth Niketan in Rishikesh on Sunday. He prayed to Maa Ganga for happiness, peace and prosperity in the state.

During this, the Chief Minister also inaugurated the International Yoga Festival 2025, organized by Parmarth Niketan. He welcomed yoga lovers from more than 50 countries and many states of India.

"I extend my best wishes to everyone on the inauguration of the International Yoga Festival 2025. I also performed Ganga Aarti, and PM Modi urged everyone to come to Uttarakhand from Mukhwa, the winter abode of Maa Ganga," Dhami told reporters.

"We are also making arrangements for Kumbh Mela and Char Dham Yatra," he added.

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