Heavenly flower rain on the ocean of faith, CM Yogi saluted the devotees in Garhmukteshwar from helicopter

News India Live, Digital Desk: On the auspicious occasion of Kartik Purnima, the Ganga city of Garhmukteshwar was transformed into a vast ocean of faith. As far as the eye could see, only the heads of the devotees were visible. The entire atmosphere was becoming devotional due to the slogan ‘Har Har Gange’. Meanwhile, the thunder of a helicopter was heard in the sky and what happened next was recorded forever in the pages of this historical fair.

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath took stock of the entire fair area from a helicopter and greeted lakhs of devotees taking a dip in the Ganga by showering flowers on them. As soon as flower petals started falling from the sky, the excitement and enthusiasm of the devotees was visible. He greeted the Chief Minister by waving hands and cheering. This moment became unforgettable for everyone.

‘This is the pride of our Sanatan culture’ – CM Yogi

Chief Minister Yogi described this occasion as an important and ancient cultural heritage of North India. He said, “This Ganga Fair of Garhmukteshwar is the pride of our Sanatan culture. It is the duty of our government to preserve this tradition and provide a safe and clean environment to the crores of devotees who come here.” He also extended warm wishes to all the people of the state on Kartik Purnima.

More than 30 lakh devotees took a dip of faith

According to mythological beliefs, bathing in the Ganga on Kartik Purnima has special significance, and that is why devotees started coming here from Tuesday night itself. According to an estimate, more than 30 lakh people earned virtuous benefits by taking bath in the Ganga on this auspicious occasion. Many families come here weeks in advance and stay in tents, which is called ‘Kalpvas’.

There were strict security arrangements

The administration was fully prepared in view of the expectation of such a large number of devotees. The entire fair area was kept under surveillance of CCTV and drone cameras. Police and PAC personnel were deployed at every nook and corner, so that no devotee faces any problem and the entire event can be conducted peacefully.

This emotional greeting of Chief Minister Yogi not only became a memorable moment for the devotees, but also shows how much importance the government gives to the religious and cultural heritage of the state.