Shri Krishna Janmashtami was celebrated with traditional devotion and joy in the Gorakhnath temple in the presence of Chief Minister and Gorakshpeethadhishwar Yogi Adityanath. The Chief Minister enjoyed bhajan-kirtan and melodious hymns in Mahant Digvijaynath Memorial Auditorium. At midnight in the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, he performed special puja as per the rituals on the birth anniversary of Shri Krishna.
After the appearance of Lord Shri Krishna at 12 o’clock in the night, amid the auspicious tune of “Nand Ghar Anand Bhayo, Jai Kanhaiyalal Ki”, Gorakshpeethadhishwar came out of the sanctum sanctorum carrying him in his lap, amidst the sound of Sohar song and the sound of bell gong, and paid homage to Laddu Gopal by making him sit in the cradle. Swinged them with it.