CM Yogi offers prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple in Ujjain

Ujjain: Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath reached Indore, Madhya Pradesh, on Wednesday, where he participated in various programs. CM Yogi started his one-day tour with the darshan of Mahakal.

He reached Mahakal Lok by helicopter from Indore airport and posted on social media – “Jai Mahakal.” He worshiped Baba Mahakal at Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple and wished for the good health and prosperity of the people of Uttar Pradesh.

During this auspicious visit, CM Yogi performed a sacred consecration ritual for Mahakal with cow’s milk, ghee, curd, honey, sugar, and fruit juice. The ceremony included the worship of Mahakal with Panchamrit, Rudraksh garlands, Bilva leaves, ‘Makhana garlands,’ saffron, sandalwood, and fragrant perfumes.

During the worship of Mahakaleshwar, Umesh Nath Maharaj of Valmiki Dham, Higher Education Minister Mohan Yadav, and MLA Paras Jain were also present with him. Priests Rupam Guru and Navneet Guru conducted the puja.

Following this sacred ceremony, CM Yogi proceeded to the Bhartrihari Cave. As per tradition, he was welcomed with garlands of Rudraksha and pearls amidst chanting of mantras. Additionally, he was presented with a brass trident.

Inside the cave, he visited the sacred meditation sites of Guru Gorakhnath, King Bhartrihari, and Gopichand Maharaj. Furthermore, he displayed his affection for the cows residing in the Bhartrihari cave cowshed by offering them jaggery and gram.

It is noteworthy that King Bhartrihari had a deep connection with Guru Gorakhnath. It was because of Shri Guru Gorakhnath that King Bhrithari left his kingdom, took retirement, and lived his life as a yogi. Along with this, Yogi Adityanath is also the manager of this cave. After this, CM Yogi reached Indore, where he inaugurated the 40-foot-high flag pole in Shrinath temple.