Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Gorakhshapeethadhishwar Yogi Adityanath, on Monday, extended his heartfelt greetings and best wishes to the citizens on the occasion of Makar Sankranti and said that comprehensive arrangements had been made for the safety and comfort of devotees across Uttar Pradesh as part of the government’s commitment to respect the faith of the people.
After offering the sacred khichdi at the Gorakhnath temple as part of the tradition on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, the chief minister, in a media interaction, said that the government’s effort was to ensure that there was no inconvenience to the devotees anywhere.
“Adequate arrangements have been made throughout the state for the safety and comfort of devotees. In Gorakhnath temple, arrangements have been made for the convenience of lakhs of devotees who throng the temple to offer khichdi,” he remarked.
He further mentioned that a large number of devotees have been visiting the Gorakhnath temple since Sunday to offer khichdi, adding that the number of devotees in the temple as on Monday, on the occasion of Makar Sankranti, runs into lakhs. Extensive arrangements have been made by both the administration and the temple management, he pointed out.
Chief Minister Yogi stated that on this sacred occasion, people are strengthening their faith in India’s Sanatan tradition by taking bath in Sangam, rivers and lakes.