Gorakhpur (UP), Nov 10: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath led a solemn commemorative observance at the venerable Gorakhnath Temple on Monday evening, lighting earthen lamps and offering floral tributes to honor armed forces personnel who made the supreme sacrifice in the defense of the motherland.
The annual observance, titled ‘Ek Diya Shaheedon Ke Naam’ (A Lamp in the Name of Martyrs), commenced with Adityanath, performing his duties as the Gorakshpeethadhishwar (head priest) of the Gorakhnath Math, lighting the inaugural ceremonial lamp alongside the serene waters of Bhim Sarovar within the temple complex. He offered heartfelt floral pranams before the portraits of decorated martyrs and fallen soldiers.
The entire sanctum premises and surrounding temple courtyards were aglow with 11,000 traditionally crafted earthen lamps, creating a radiant visual tribute organized under the auspices of the Bhojpuri Association of India (BHAI). The memorial ceremony was accompanied by patriotic cultural recitals hosted at the temple’s open-air amphitheater.
Prominent dignitaries attending the event included Gorakhpur Mayor Dr. Manglesh Srivastava, Members of the Legislative Assembly Fateh Bahadur Singh, Vipin Singh, and Pradeep Shukla, alongside BHAI President and noted folk artist Rakesh Srivastava, who presented a commemorative memento to the Chief Minister. Speaking on the occasion, community leaders emphasized that remembering the valour and selfless sacrifices of military martyrs remains a fundamental national duty during festive celebrations.
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