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Hans India
23-07-2025
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- Hans India
Sawan Shivratri: Choppers shower flower at prominent Shiva temples and devotees in Uttar Pradesh
Gorakhpur: In the spiritual month of Sawan, dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Uttar Pradesh government went beyond traditional arrangements at Shiva temples to honour the devotees in a special way. A grand flower shower was organised on the auspicious occasion of Sawan Shivratri, which saw helicopters showering petals on major Shiva temples in Gorakhpur, Sant Kabir Nagar and other places, offering a heartfelt tribute to the unwavering faith of thousands of worshippers. Similar aerial flower showers were also carried out across various locations in Uttar Pradesh during the Sawan month to honour 'Kanwariyas' and Lord Shiva devotees. In Gorakhpur, the flower shower from helicopters was conducted over prominent temples, including the Gorakhnath Temple, the ancient Mansarovar Temple, Mukteshwar Nath Temple, Jharkhandi Mahadev Temple, Munjeshwar Nath Temple in Bhauwapar, Moteshwar Shiva Temple in Pipraich, and the Tameshwar Nath Temple in Sant Kabir Nagar, creating a deeply spiritual and memorable experience for the worshippers. Earlier in the day, the Goraksha Peethadhishwar and Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed Rudrabhishek at the ancient Mansarovar Temple in Andhiyari Bagh, where he invoked blessings from Lord Shiva for the happiness and prosperity of the state residents. CM Yogi performed Rudrabhishek with water, cow milk, and sugarcane juice, and offered sacred items such as bilva patra, lotus flowers, durva grass, and various other traditional offerings to Mahadev. The ritual was conducted by the learned priests of the Gorakhnath Temple, who chanted the Mahamantras from the Rudrashtadhyayi of the Shukla Yajurveda Samhita. Following the Rudrabhishek, the Chief Minister performed havan and aarti, accompanied by the resonant chanting of Vedic mantras. He prayed to Mahadev for a life of good health, happiness, prosperity, and peace for the people of the state.
United News of India
23-07-2025
- General
- United News of India
UP CM Yogi Adityanath performs Rudrabhishek at Mansarovar Temple on Sawan Shivratri
Gorakhpur, July 23 (UNI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath performed Rudrabhishek at the Mansarovar temple in Adhiyari Bagh on the occasion of Shravan Shivratri. Observed on the Chaturdashi of Krishna Paksha during the holy month of Shravan, Shravan Shivratri is a significant day when devotees seek the blessings of Lord Shiva for health, happiness, and prosperity. At the revered temple, the chief minister, , who is also the Goraksha Peethadishwar (chief of cow protection) performed Rudrabhishek with water, cow milk, and sugarcane juice following an offering of sacred items, including Bilva Patra, lotus flowers, Durva grass, and other traditional materials. A priest from the Gorakhnath Temple conducted the ceremony, reciting Mahamantras from the Rudrashtadhyayi of the Shukla Yajurveda Samhita. The chief minister also performed a havan and aarti, as Vedic chants echoed through the premises. He prayed to Lord Shiva for the well-being, prosperity, and peace of the people of Uttar Pradesh. UNI MBD XC AAB
