CM Yogi to lead Guru Purnima rituals at Gorakhnath temple
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Gorakhpur: Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath
, Gorakshpeethadheeshwar of Gorakhnath temple will be paying homage as a disciple as well as blessing as a spiritual guru on the occasion of
Guru Purnima
on Thursday.
The festive day will begin early with prayers offered to Guru Gorakhnath, including the ritual offering of 'rot'. Yogi will then perform puja at the 'samadhi' (memorial) of Nath yogis and at various temple shrines. The ceremony will culminate in a collective aarti, after which he will bless disciples and devotees, as per Nath sect tradition.
Guru Purnima is the most sacred occasion of Gorakhnath temple, a spiritual centre of the Nath sect.
Despite his official responsibilities, Yogi never misses the annual tradition, highlighting the deep spiritual commitment rooted in his guru lineage.
The Peeth has a long legacy of public service—from education and healthcare to yoga promotion. These initiatives began under Brahmalin Mahant Digvijaynath, grew under Brahmalin Mahant Avaidyanath and have flourished under Yogi Adityanath's leadership.
As part of the celebrations, sahbhoj (community feast) will follow the rituals. The ongoing Shri Ram Katha, which began on Jul 4, will conclude on Guru Purnima with the 'poornahuti' ceremony, adding spiritual depth to the day's events.
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