Lucknow : This year, June 5 is set to be an especially significant date for Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Coinciding with World Environment Day—which also happens to be his birthday—the day will mark a series of spiritually and historically meaningful events that underline both his personal beliefs and political symbolism. A Day of Multiple Significances Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who also serves as the Peethadheeshwar (head) of the influential Gorakshpeeth in Gorakhpur, will be the chief guest at a major religious ceremony in Ayodhya. The occasion? The Pran…
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Hindu Pilgrimages Surpass Global Religious Gatherings: Yogi
Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath stated that the number of pilgrims visiting Hindu sacred sites in the state far exceeds the attendance at global religious gatherings, including those in Mecca and Vatican City. Speaking at the legislative council during the state budget session, Adityanath highlighted the unprecedented influx of devotees to Ayodhya, citing that the city alone welcomed 16 crore pilgrims in just 52 days. In comparison, he noted that Vatican City receives 80 lakh visitors annually, while 1.4 crore people travel to Mecca for the Haj pilgrimage.…
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