Annual Khichdi Mela Begins at Gorakhnath Temple with Yogi Adityanath's Ritual

The annual Khichdi Mela at Gorakhnath Temple in Gorakhpur, held on Makar Sankranti, attracts thousands of devotees from Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Nepal seeking blessings for prosperity and well-being. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, also the temple's Peethadhishwar, will perform the sacred khichdi offering during Brahma Muhurta. Authorities have implemented extensive arrangements for crowd management, health services, and sanitation to ensure a safe and smooth event amid growing participation.