CM Yogi performs Kanya Pujan

Gorakhpur: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath emphasized that showing reverence for womanhood is the sacred duty of every individual. He highlighted the state government’s endeavours to ensure women’s safety, dignity, and empowerment and also showered praise on the Modi government’s multiple initiatives, including Beti Bachao, Beti Padhao and Matru Vandana Yojana. The recently enacted Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam, he noted, guarantees women's representation across key sectors, including the legislature.

While addressing a gathering after performing 'Kanya Pujan' at the Gorakhnath Temple on Sunday, CM Yogi extended heartfelt wishes to the people of the state on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami and the ninth day of Vasantik Navratri.

“This day holds great spiritual significance for Sanatan Dharma followers, as we worship the nine forms of Goddess Durga during these nine days. Today marks the culmination of these rituals with the worship of young girls symbolising the nine goddesses,” he said.

The Chief Minister also took to social media to share pictures of Kanya Pujan, performed on the occasion of the ninth day of ‘Chaitra Navratri’.

“I got the great fortune of worshipping girls in the form of Goddess and offering them prasad. May Mother Jagadamba, the mother of the world, keep her blessings on the entire world and may everyone's life be illuminated with happiness, peace and health; this is my good wish,” he wrote on X.