Gorakhpur,

15 Jan (HS): On the auspicious occasion of Makar Sankranti,

Gorakshapeethadhiswar and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered the sacred

Khichdi of faith to Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath as per the special tradition of

Nath sect at 4 o'clock in the Brahma Muhurta on Thursday at Gorakhnath Temple.

On this occasion, he prayed to Shiva avatar Mahayogi for the welfare of the people

and a happy and prosperous life for all citizens. After offering Khichdi to

Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath extended his heartfelt

greetings and best wishes of Makar Sankranti to all citizens, saints and

devotees.

Speaking

to media persons on this occasion, the Chief Minister said that since

Wednesday, millions of devotees across the state have been visiting holy

religious sites to pay homage to their faith. In Gorakhpur, millions of

devotees offered sacred Khichdi (a sacred offering of faith) to Mahayogi Lord

Gorakhnath. Millions of devotees also took a holy dip in the Sangam in

Prayagraj. The Chief Minister said that this trend continues today, Thursday.

It

is my good fortune to offer Khichdi to Baba Gorakhnath: Chief Minister Yogi

said that today, on Thursday, lakhs of devotees are standing in queues in

Gorakhpur to express their faith in Lord Gorakhnath ji and are offering Khichdi

with devotion. It is my good fortune that I too have got the opportunity to offer

the sacred Khichdi of faith to Lord Gorakhnath ji after the completion of the

special puja of Gorakhnath temple at 4 am. Lakhs of devotees have come to

Gorakhnath temple.

The

Sun God is the soul of the universe: The Chief Minister stated that Makar

Sankranti is a very important festival in India's tradition of festivals and

celebrations. Indeed, the Sun God is the soul of the universe. This festival,

dedicated to the worship of the Sun God, the Father of the Universe, is

considered a favorable date for all auspicious events. From today onwards, all

auspicious events will commence in the tradition of Sanatan Dharma.

Chief

Minister Yogi said that according to astrological tradition, the Sun's solstice

is divided into 12 different parts. The transition of the Sun from one zodiac

sign to another is called Sankranti, and when the Sun transits from Sagittarius

to Capricorn, it is called Makar Sankranti. From Capricorn, Lord Surya will

remain in Uttarayan for the next six months, i.e., until Gemini. During the

time of Uttarayan, the days are longer and the nights are shorter. How

important sunlight is for vitality and how much importance the Rishi tradition

of India has given it, can be estimated through this festival.

Makar

Sankranti is celebrated with different names and forms in all parts of the

country: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said that Makar Sankranti is a festival

that is celebrated with different names and forms in all parts of the country –

East, West, North and South. Makar Sankranti is celebrated with great devotion

as Bihu or Tilwa Sankranti in the East, Lohri in the West, Pongal in South

India and Khichdi Sankranti in North India.

CM

Yogi greeted devotees from across the country and the world: On the occasion of

Makar Sankranti, while greeting devotees from across the country and the world

at various religious places in the state, the Chief Minister expressed his best

wishes to all. He said that on one hand, lakhs of devotees in Gorakhpur are

offering Khichdi of faith to Baba Gorakhnath. At the same time, in Prayagraj,

lakhs of devotees, Kalpavasis, revered saints are not only engaged in their

sadhana, but are also taking a holy dip of faith in the Sangam in the presence

of Lord Venimadhav, Lord Prayagraj and Mother Ganga, Mother Yamuna, Mother

Saraswati.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi