Chief Minister and Gorakshpeethadhishwar Yogi Adityanath performed Rudrabhishek at Gorakhnath temple in Gorakhpur on Monday and prayed for the well-being of the people and the world.
It is believed that performing Rudrabhishek on the Chaturthi of Krishna Paksha brings immense joy to Lord Shiva, leading to the fulfillment of the wishes of the devotees.
In the Shakti temple on the first floor of the Gorakhnath temple, Chief Minister Yogi performed the Rudrabhishek, presenting offerings such as ‘vilva patra’ and lotus flowers to Lord Shiva.
After Rudrabhishek, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed havan and aarti amidst the chanting of Vedic mantras and wished the people of the state a healthy, happy, prosperous and peaceful life.
Post the Rudrabhishek ceremony, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in ‘gauseva’ at the Gorakhnath temple’s cowshed. He also enquired about the well-being of the cows and fed them jaggery and roti.