Gorakhpur, Oct. 1 -- Honouring the age-old tradition of Gorakshapeeth, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed Kanya Pujan on Mahanavami of Sharadiya Navratri at Gorakhnath Temple.
The ritual reflects the Peeth's deep reverence for Matr 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.
During the ceremony today, he washed the feet of nine girls symbolising the nine forms of Goddess Durga, performed their worship as per rituals, draped them with chunari, carried out aarti, served them food with devotion, and then sought their blessings by offering dakshina and gifts. Staying true to tradition, Yogi also...