Uttarakhand : Chief Minister Pushkar Dhami took part in the Shiv Katha event in Haldwani on February 5, participating in the Sahaj Jyoti Pujan where he lit 108 ceremonial lamps, praying for the state’s peace, prosperity, and well-being.
Addressing devotees at the event organised by Divya Jyoti Jagrati Sansthan, Dhami described the experience as spiritually fulfilling and expressed pride in participating. He praised the organisation and its founder, Divya Guru Param Pujya Shri Ashutosh Maharaj Ji, for inspiring society through faith, service, and moral values.
हल्द्वानी (नैनीताल) में दिव्य ज्योति जाग्रति संस्थान द्वारा आयोजित भगवान शिव कथामृत में सम्मिलित हुआ। इस अवसर पर कथा व्यास एवं संत गणों से आशीर्वाद प्राप्त करने का सौभाग्य प्राप्त हुआ।
देवाधिदेव महादेव हमें करुणा, तप, त्याग और लोककल्याण का दिव्य संदेश देते हैं। देवभूमि… pic.twitter.com/3xpuJMwA3v
— Pushkar Singh Dhami (@pushkardhami) February 4, 2026
Highlighting Kumaon’s rich spiritual heritage, Dhami noted that the region has long been a hub of religion, devotion, and cultural consciousness, with ancient temples, Shiva shrines, sacred water sources, and historical references underlining its Sanatan and Shaiv traditions.
The Chief Minister also stressed the importance of preserving Uttarakhand’s cultural legacy, citing government initiatives such as the Manaskhand Temple Mala Mission Corridor, the revival of Yamuna Tirth at Haripur-Kalsi, the Ganga Corridor in Haridwar-Rishikesh, and the Sharda Corridor, aimed at promoting spiritual tourism and positioning the state nationally and internationally.
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Dhami Promotes Education and Spiritual Economic Zones in Garhwal & Kumaon
Dhami highlighted educational and development initiatives, including the establishment of a Centre for Hindu Studies at Doon University to promote Indian culture, philosophy, and history, and plans to set up Spiritual Economic Zones in the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions focusing on Ayurveda, yoga, naturopathy, and spiritual tourism.
He reaffirmed the state government’s commitment to safeguarding Uttarakhand’s cultural identity, social harmony, and heritage through bold administrative measures, calling the mission to make Devbhoomi Uttarakhand the best state in India an “option-less resolve.”