Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister and Gorakshpeethadhishwar Yogi Adityanath on Monday offered
the sacred pot of faith to Shivavatar Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath at 4:00 am as per the
special tradition of Nathpanth on the occasion of Makar Sankranti.
After Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Gorakhnath Temple, khichdi was offered by the Nepal Dynasty and, then, Nath Yogis and saints. Consequently, the doors of the sanctum sanctorum of the temple were opened to the general public. Lakhs of devotees thronged the temple to offer khichdi and prayers.
Devotees from other states including Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and neighbouring country Nepal lined up to offer Khichdi to Baba Gorakhnath after CM Yogi completed the rituals.
The devotees also worshipped the idols of all the different Gods and Goddesses placed in the
temple premises and took blessings by bowing their heads at the Samadhi of Brahmalin Mahant
Baba Gambhirnath, Brahmalin Mahant Digvijnath and Brahmalin Mahant Avedyanath.