Gorakhpur: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday offered prayers and performed Rudrabhishek at the Barohiya Shiv Temple in Gorakhpur on the occasion of Mahashivratri. He also carried out the sacred ritual at the Gorakhnath Temple as part of the festival observances.
Extending his wishes on the auspicious day, Yogi Adityanath prayed for devotees who gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Tirtharaj Prayag to take the holy dip. In a message posted on X, he conveyed his heartfelt greetings to saints, religious leaders, Kalpavasis and devotees participating in the sacred bathing ritual during the Magh Mela.
लखनऊ में बख्शी का तालाब विधान सभा क्षेत्र से माननीय विधायक श्री योगेश शुक्ला जी की पूज्य माता जी का निधन अत्यंत दुःखद है।
मेरी संवेदनाएं शोक संतप्त परिजनों के साथ हैं।
प्रभु श्री राम से प्रार्थना है कि दिवंगत पुण्यात्मा को सद्गति एवं शोकाकुल परिजनों को यह अथाह दुःख सहन करने की…
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) February 15, 2026
Yogi Adityanath Seeks Divine Blessings for Peace and Prosperity
Yogi Adityanath prayed that the blessings of Lord Shiva and Mother Ganga remain with all devotees, seeking the fulfilment of their spiritual pursuits and heartfelt wishes. Concluding his message with “Har Har Mahadev,” he expressed hope for peace, prosperity and divine grace for everyone.
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Mahashivratri, observed with immense devotion across India, commemorates the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Devotees mark the festival by fasting, offering prayers and keeping night-long vigils to seek blessings.
Meanwhile, large numbers of devotees thronged the Sangam ghats in Prayagraj to participate in the Mahashivratri snan during the ongoing Magh Mela, adding to the spiritual fervour of the occasion.