On the occasion of Sharadiya Navratri, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at the Maa Pateshwari Devi temple, situated in the Tulsipur area of Balrampur district in the state, this morning.
According to Hindu mythology, the eighth day of Navratri is dedicated to Mahagauri, who attained "Gaur Varna" through rigorous penance. The name 'Mahagauri' means extremely bright. She mounts on the ox.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also visited the Gaushala and fed jaggery and gram to the cows and calves. The cows and calves came running on one call of the Gorakshpeethadhishwar to respond to his affection. The Mahant of the temple was also present on the occasion.