On the auspicious occasion of the birth anniversary of Lord Vishwakarma, a grand Sri Sri Vishwakarma Puja event was organized in Gorakhpur district, Uttar Pradesh. Taking part in this traditional and religious festival, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath marked his presence and extended greetings to everyone for the festival. Regarding this special occasion, he also shared a post on the social media platform X, highlighting the significance of the event.
Celebrations of Vishwakarma Jayanti Across Regions
The festival and worship of Lord Vishwakarma are celebrated with immense devotion and enthusiasm across the country. Alongside Gorakhpur, the festival was celebrated with great fervor in Ghazipur, where the Superintendent of Police performed ritualistic worship of weapons, and special prayers were held at various power substations. Similarly, at the Ganjdundwara power station in Kasganj, equipment and tools were worshipped under the leadership of the junior engineer. Factories and workshops nationwide also echoed with chants praising Lord Vishwakarma as workers honored their machinery.
Impact of Vision and Development Initiatives
Around the time of this sacred occasion, various developmental and social welfare programs were also undertaken across different parts of the country. Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for the PM Mitra Park in Dhar, stating that this initiative would accelerate the 5F vision. Furthermore, under the Sewa Sankalp Abhiyan, felicitation ceremonies and religious rituals were organized in several areas, uniting various sections of society through service and reverence.
About Gorakhpur
Gorakhpur in Uttar Pradesh is a prominent historical and geographical region whose boundaries connect with Deoria and Kushinagar to the east. To its west lies Sant Kabir Nagar, to the north are Maharajganj and Siddharthnagar, and to the south are Mau, Azamgarh, and Ambedkar Nagar districts. This region holds a distinct identity for its rich cultural heritage and religious events, where festivals are celebrated with great zeal.
Public Reaction
The event and social media post drew diverse reactions from the public, with many welcoming the festive greetings while others raised local infrastructure and electricity-related concerns in the replies.
