Gorakhpur: Gorakhpur will witness a blend of faith, tradition and communal harmony on Tuesday as Gorakshpeethadhishwar and chief minister Yogi Adityanath leads the annual Vijayadashami procession from Gorakhnath temple after performing special rituals dedicated to Mahayogi Guru Gorakhnath.Temple sources said the day’s programme will begin with morning worship of Guru Gorakhnath and other deities within the temple complex. At noon, Yogi will participate in the customary tilak ceremony and bless devotees who assemble for the occasion.In the evening, dressed in traditional Nath sect attire, Yogi will take out the procession amid the sound of trumpets, drums and other traditional instruments. The route will culminate at Manasarovar Ramlila Maidan, where he will worship Lord Ram and perform the ceremonial coronation.A hallmark of the event remains the participation of people from different communities and the reception offered near the main entrance of Gorakhnath temple by members of the minority community, who gather with garlands to welcome the procession. Organisers said the gesture reflects Gorakshpeeth’s long-held emphasis on social harmony and inclusiveness.En route, Yogi will stop at Manasarovar temple to offer prayers to Lord Shiva before proceeding to the Ramlila venue. After the rituals, he is scheduled to address the gathering.A traditional community feast (sahbhoj) will be held at Gorakhnath temple later in the evening, with participation from all sections of society regardless of caste or economic status.
