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.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Thursday criticised the functioning of Waqf board, accusing them of attempting to "capture land" in Prayagraj.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath held a divisional review meeting with officials and public representatives at the Vikas Bhawan Auditorium in Bareilly on Tuesday.
The Chief Minister said that the festival of Eid ul-Fitr brings a message of happiness and harmony. This festival of happiness strengthens social unity as well as enhances the feeling of mutual brotherhood.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath announced grand plans on Saturday to celebrate Chaitra Ramnavami, a significant Hindu festival. He has instructed officials to organise 24-hour Akhand Path of Ramcharitmanas, a revered Hindu text, in temples across all districts in the state.
Reacting to CM Yogi's remarks, the DMK MP said, "Biggest joke in the world, when somebody from BJP, especially UP CM is talking about divisive politics. Like our Chief Minister has called political black comedy."
Speaking at the gathering, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said, "This ceremony of distribution of appointment letters is in itself an example of the government's intention, integrity and transparency. Inspired by PM Narendra Modi, the state government has given about 8.5 lakh government jobs
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reaffirmed that 66 crore devotees and saints visited during Mahaumbh, which concluded last month, and said that such a gathering has never been witnessed before.
"Yogi Adityanath has no other agenda except Hindu-Muslim to talk about. In 8 years of governance, they should show at least one development work done by them in the state," Lallu told ANI in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Reacting to CM Yogi remarks "if Hindus are safe, then Muslims are also safe", SP MP Anand Bhadauria said, "This country is a country which believes in every religion. In this country Hindus, Muslims, Sikhs and Christians live together, brothers. This is the culture of this country. This is t