Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya extended best wishes to the people of the country and the state on the festival of Makar Sankranti and gave instructions to the officials to take special care of the convenience, safety and cleanliness of the devotees coming to Magh Mela.

Lucknow: Deputy Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, Shri Keshav Prasad Maurya has extended hearty congratulations and good wishes to the country and the people of the state on the holy festival of Makar Sankranti. Shri Maurya said that it symbolizes the Uttarayan of the Sun, which indicates light, energy and new beginning in life. He wished that this holy festival brings happiness, prosperity, good health and prosperity in everyone’s life and the state moves on the path of continuous development.

Deputy Chief Minister, Shri Maurya said that Magh Mela is a unique confluence of Indian Sanatan culture, faith and spiritual consciousness. This festival gives the message of self-purification, restraint and social harmony to the devotees. The holy land of Prayagraj has been the center of religion, culture and spirituality for centuries.

*The Deputy Chief Minister directed the fair officials (administration/police) to take care of the convenience, safety and cleanliness of the devotees coming to the Magh Mela.*

Shri Maurya said that such religious events strengthen our cultural heritage and infuse positive energy in the society.