Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath Performs Mahanisha Puja in Gorakhpur
CM Yogi Adityanath conducted the Mahanisha Puja, praying for the welfare of all during the auspicious occasion of Navratri.
Gorakhpur, October 18 (Daily Kiran) : On the night of October 18, during the auspicious Mahashtami of Sharadiya Navratri, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed the Mahanisha Puja at Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur. Following the temple’s unique traditions, the ceremony featured Vedic chants and rituals.
Before the Mahanisha Puja, Adityanath worshipped Goddess Mahagauri, the eighth form of Adishakti. The two-hour-long ceremony was dedicated to praying for the prosperity and welfare of the people of Uttar Pradesh, as well as the well-being of all living beings.
Upon arriving in Gorakhpur, Adityanath went directly to the Gorakhnath Temple. He first visited the main temple of Baba Gorakhnath for prayers. Afterward, he paid his respects at the samadhi of his revered Guru, Mahant Avedyanath, seeking blessings.
The Mahanisha Puja commenced under the leadership of the Gorakshpeethadhishwar. As he entered the sanctum, the temple resonated with Vedic chants and the praises of Goddess Bhagwati. The rituals included worship of Gauri Ganesh, Varuna, the Peeth, and a formal puja for Goddess Durga, as well as offerings to Lord Ram, Sita, and Lakshman, among others.
Additionally, the ceremony involved invoking deities such as Brahma, Vishnu, Rudra, and Agni at the havan altar. Adityanath also cut barley plants to pray for the well-being of all citizens. The Mahanisha Puja concluded with the recitation of the Shri Durga Saptashati and Vedic mantras, followed by the distribution of prasad after the arati and a request for forgiveness.
A significant number of devotees were present at the Gorakhnath Temple during this spiritual event.
