Uttar Pradesh CM addresses public grievances during 'Janta Darshan' in Gorakhpur

Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh) [India], February 15 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday organised 'Janta Darshan' in Gorakhpur, during which he heard grievances of the people.
CM Yogi heard people's grievances and asked officials to prioritise resolving them.
Earlier in the day, CM Yogi also extended heartfelt wishes for Mahashivratri, offering his prayers to devotees gathered at the Triveni Sangam in Tirtharaj Prayag for the holy dip.
In a post on X, CM yogi prayed for the well-being and fulfilment of the devotees' wishes and urged that the grace of Devadhidev Mahadev and Mother Ganga be upon them.

देवाधिदेव महादेव की उपासना को समर्पित 'महाशिवरात्रि' के पावन स्नान पर्व पर आज तीर्थराज प्रयाग की त्रिवेणी संगम में आस्था की डुबकी लगाने हेतु पधारे सभी पूज्य साधु-संतों, धर्माचार्यों, कल्पवास के लिए पधारे साधकों एवं श्रद्धालुओं का हार्दिक अभिनंदन।

देवाधिदेव महादेव एवं पुण्य… pic.twitter.com/NgFaSDcvLG

— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) February 15, 2026

"On the sacred bathing festival of Mahashivratri, dedicated to the worship of Devadhidev Mahadev, heartfelt congratulations to all the revered saints, religious leaders, sadhaks who have come for Kalpavas, and devotees who have arrived at the Triveni Sangam of Tirtharaj Prayag today to take the holy dip of faith. May the grace of Devadhidev Mahadev and the sacred Mother Ganga, the bestower of merit, remain upon all devotees. May the sadhana of the seekers be fulfilled and the heartfelt wishes of the devotees be granted this is my sincere prayer. Har Har Mahadev."
Meanwhile, devotees in large numbers gathered at the Sangam ghats in Prayagraj to participate in the holy Mahashivaratri snan of the Magh Mela.
Mahashivratri, celebrated across India with great devotion, marks the divine union of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati. Devotees observe fasts, offer prayers, and participate in night-long vigils to seek the deity's blessings.
According to Hindu mythology, on the night of their wedding, Lord Shiva was escorted to Goddess Parvati's house by a diverse group of Hindu gods, goddesses, animals, and demons. The Shiva-Shakti duo is considered the epitome of love, power, and togetherness. The festival marking their sacred union, Mahashivratri, is celebrated with great devotion and enthusiasm across India. (ANI)