Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], April 3 : Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath participated in the birth anniversary celebrations of the Nishad King Guhya in Prayagraj on Thursday.
On the occasion, the CM participated in the inauguration of an exhibition based on the stories related to Lord Shri Ram and King Nishad and the inauguration and laying of the foundation stone of various development projects.
Earlier on Wednesday, CM Adityanath held a divisional review meeting with officials and public representatives at the Vikas Bhawan Auditorium in Bareilly.
CM Yogi also inaugurated Atal Residential Schools, planted a tree, distributed school bags to students, and visited a 'Gaushala' in Bareilly.
On March 29, CM Yogi Adityanath announced plans 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.
"Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given instructions to organize a 24-hour Akhand Paath of Shri Ramcharitmanas in all the districts on the auspicious occasion of Chaitra Ramnavami," according to the Chief Minister's Office statement.
This initiative aims to promote spiritual and cultural significance, ensuring a divine experience for devotees. The recitation will commence on April 5 and conclude on April 6, coinciding with the celebrations of Shri Ramnavami. To facilitate this event, necessary arrangements are being made in temples across the state.
In addition to the 24-hour Akhand Path, Adityanath has directed officials to ensure an uninterrupted 24-hour electricity supply throughout the state during Chaitra Navratri.
"The Chief Minister directed that uninterrupted 24-hour electricity supply should be provided uniformly in the entire state during Chaitra Navratri," added the statement.
The UP CM also emphasized the importance of maintaining cleanliness and hygiene around temples, prohibiting shops selling eggs, meat, and other non-vegetarian products in the vicinity.
"He also said that there should not be shops of eggs, meat, etc, around the temples, and also ensure that there is no illegal slaughtering anywhere," according to CMO.
The Uttar Pradesh government is leaving no stone unturned to make the Chaitra Ramnavami celebrations a grand success, promoting spirituality, cultural heritage, and community harmony.