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CM Yogi offers prayers at Gorakhnath Temple on occasion of Maha Shivratri
Gorakhpur (Uttar Pradesh), Feb 21 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath offered prayers at Gorakhnath Temple on the occasion of Maha Shivratri. He performed puja in Uttar Pradesh's Gorakhpur on February 21. Maha Shivratri celebrates the grand marriage of the lord of destruction - Shiva - with the goddess of fertility, love, and beauty - Parvati - who is also known as Shakti (power). According to Hindu mythology, on the night of the marriage, Lord Shiva had a very diverse group of acquaintances including Hindu gods, goddesses, animals and demons escorting him to the house of the goddess. The duo of Shiv and Shakti is considered to be the epitome of love, power and togetherness. The festival, marking the initiation of their bond - 'Maha Shivratri' - is celebrated with great fervour across India.