Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 23 : Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath who is also Gorakshpeethadhishwar on Tuesday paid obeisances to Lord Hanuman at Gorakhnath temple as per the rituals on the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Shukla Purnima and Hanuman Jayanti.
While extending his Hanuman Jayanti greetings to all citizens, the Chief Minister wished for everyone's health, happiness, prosperity, and peace.
CM Yogi's traditional routine on Tuesday morning included performing special worship for Hanuman Jayanti. On the auspicious occasion of the 'prakatotsav' of Shri Hanumat on Chaitra Shukla Purnima, he participated in rituals amidst Vedic chants and conducted the aarti in front of the statue of Bajrang Bali in the Gorakhnath temple.
With two idols of Lord Hanuman installed in the temple, the Chief Minister worshipped both, praying for the welfare of the people.
Earlier in the day, in post on X, UP CM said, "Heartfelt congratulations and best wishes to the people of the state and all devotees on Shri Hanuman Jayanti! May the blessings of Shri Hanuman ji, the giver of eight powers and nine treasures (ashta siddhi nav nidhi ke daata), an ardent devotee of Lord Shri Ram, be bestowed upon everyone. I pray to him for the happiness, peace and prosperity of the entire creation. Om Hanumate Namah!'
Hanuman Jayanti marks the birth of Lord Hanuman and is observed on the day of the full moon in the Hindu month of Chaitra. It also goes by the name Chaitra Poornima. On this auspicious occasion, devotees across the world keep fast and offer puja to the deity. Devotees chant Hanuman Mantras to form a deeper connection with Lord Hanuman.