Gorakhpur: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on March 14 stressed the importance of national unity, stating that India can only develop when its people are united. He added that no power in the world would be able to prevent India from becoming a developed nation if it is united.
Addressing the public in Gorakhpur on the occasion of Holi, CM Yogi said, “Sanatan Dharma has only one proclamation, and that proclamation is that where there is Dharma, there will be victory. Modi has given a resolution of developed India to the country. India can develop only when it is united, if it is united then it will be the best, if it is the best then no power in the world will be able to stop it from becoming developed. Therefore, all our efforts should be dedicated to the nation. The message of Holi is simple: this country will remain united only through unity.”
Chief Minister Yogi said that the strength of Sanatan Dharma lies in our faith, and the soul of that faith is in our festivals. “The tradition of festivals and celebrations is something that no other country or religion possesses, as rich as the tradition of Sanatan Dharma. The strength of Sanatan Dharma lies in our faith, and the soul of that faith is in our festivals. Through these festivals, India will progress. From the north to the south, and from the east to the west of the country, the people of India get the opportunity to join these celebrations with enthusiasm and joy,” CM Yogi said,
CM Yogi stated that those who criticized Sanatan Dharma have seen its and India’s strength through the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj, where over 66 crore people took a holy dip without discrimination.”Those who criticized Sanatan Dharma have witnessed its strength and India strength through the Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj. More than 66 crore people took a holy dip without any discrimination. The world was astonished to see such an unusual sight. Those who thought Hindus were divided based on caste should see this,” CM Yogi said.
Earlier, Chief Minister Yogi Aditynath performed puja and aarti at the place of Holika Dahan in Gorakhnath temple premises to begin the Holi celebration.
Yogi Adityanath celebrates Holi at Gorakhnath temple, joins devotees in festivities
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath joined devotees at the Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur to celebrate the festival of Holi. The Chief Minister participated in singing traditional ‘phag songs’ and performed puja and aarti at the site of Holika Dahan within the temple premises, marking the beginning of the vibrant Holi festivities.
In a similar spirit, several BJP leaders enthusiastically celebrated the Holi festival, embracing the festival of colours. In the historic city of Varanasi, also known as Kashi, people are joyously marking the occasion with vibrant festivities.
Visuals from Uttar Pradesh’s Gorakhpur show similar scenes of exuberance as locals partake in the celebrations.
In Vrindavan, devotees gathered outside Prem Mandir to rejoice in the spirit of Holi, while in Sambhal, Uttar Pradesh, people applied gulaal and danced to commemorate the festival.
The festival of Holi has begun across the country, with people coming together to celebrate with colors, music, and traditional festivities. From temples to streets, vibrant hues and joyous gatherings mark the onset of the festival, symbolising the triumph of good over evil.”
In Mathura and Vrindavan, famous for their grand Holi celebrations, devotees began the traditional rituals, including the famous Lathmar Holi.
Holi, also known as the Spring Festival, marks the arrival of spring and the harvest season. The festival begins with Holika Dahan, where a bonfire is lit to mark the death of Holika, a symbol of evil and a special Puja to burn evil spirits is performed.
