Yogi Adityanath Celebrates Chhath Puja in Lucknow

Yogi Adityanath participated in Chhath puja festivities at the Laxman Mela Ground in Lucknow and extended his best wishes to everyone.

Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath participated in Chhath puja festivities at the Laxman Mela Ground in Lucknow on Sunday evening. Addressing people in Bhojpuri, Adityanath extended his best wishes for the festival and prayed for everyone's happiness and prosperity. He also made special mention of the mothers and sisters who observe fast for the sake of their families on Chhath.

Gratitude Towards Nature and God

The chief minister said that Chhath is a festival to express gratitude towards nature and God. He added that people across the country observe various traditions which connect the common people with the local faith through festivals and bind the entire country in the thread of unity.

Unity in Diversity

Adityanath said, "Ours is a country of faith. This faith connects all of us, from North to South and East to West, in one thread of unity. It is this faith that has kept the whole of India united in adverse circumstances."

Preserving Tradition and Heritage

The chief minister claimed that during the medieval period, foreign invaders defiled and damaged religious places in the country, but our faith has preserved our tradition and heritage. He added that there are many countries in the world which have made materialistic development and have forgotten their traditions. "They are facing an existential crisis today," he said.

Chhath Puja is a major festival in India, and it was heartening to see the chief minister participate in the festivities and extend his best wishes to the people. His words about the importance of faith and unity are also significant, and they serve as a reminder of the values that bind us together as a nation.