Pauri Garhwal, Feb. 7 -- Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath began his three-day tour to Uttarakhand on Thursday, arriving in Pauri Garhwal and participating in a religious ceremony at Talla Banas village in Yamkeshwar. He participated in the 'Prana Pratishtha' of idols at Vanvasi Shri Ram Temple and Vasini Devi Temple, engaging with local devotees and emphasising the importance of preserving religious and cultural heritage for society's spiritual growth.
He offered prayers at the Maa Garhwasini Temple and participated in the 'Prana Pratishtha' ceremony.
Addressing the gathering, he said, "India's spiritual traditions promote restraint, service, and dedication."
He asserted that preserving and reviving religious sites goes beyon...