Overview

• Yogi Adityanath led rites at Gorakhnath Temple marking the 56th death anniversary of Mahant Digvijayanath and the 11th of Mahant Avaidyanath, with the events set to conclude on September 11.
• He said no person is unworthy with the right mentor, citing his gurus as guides who shaped society and national life.
• He framed their decades-long push for the Shri Ram Mandir as fulfilled, calling the temple’s construction the realization of their resolve.
• He tied cultural heritage to national development, describing Viksit Bharat as a guiding mantra rather than a political slogan.
• He released a book and an annual journal at the ceremony, which drew saints, public officials, and students, and coverage highlighted Avaidyanath’s electoral career and social-harmony initiatives including Dalit inclusion.