GORAKHPUR, July 12 -- Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath, who is also the head of Gorakshpeeth, ushered in the holy month of Shravan with spiritual devotion on Friday morning. Marking the occasion, he performed 'Rudrabhishek' and 'Vedic Havan' at the Gorakhnath Temple for the well-being, peace, and prosperity of all citizens of the state. The sacred rituals were held at the Shakti Peeth on the first floor of the temple. The 'Rudrabhishek' was conducted using water, milk, and seasonal fruit juices amidst the chanting of Vedic hymns by temple priests. The chief minister extended wishes for a healthy, harmonious, and prosperous life for the people of Uttar Pradesh.Meanwhile, a large number of devotees thronged various Shiva temples across the region, including Jharkhandi Mahadev and Mukteshwar Nath, with chants of "Bam Bam Bhole" reverberating in the air. At the Dugdheshwarnath Temple in Deoria, devotees began their spiritual journey early, drawing water from the Ghagra River at Barhaj and covering a 22-kilometre distance on foot. According to head priest Vijay Shankar, the temple gates were opened at midnight to facilitate the early arrival of devotees. The district authorities made tight security arrangements around all major Shiva temples while special sanitation drives were also conducted....