Lucknow/Ayodhya (Uttar Pradesh) [India]: Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the Khadi Mahotsav 2025 at the Indira Gandhi Pratishthan in Lucknow, emphasizing the event’s role as a platform for local artists.
उत्तर प्रदेश खादी महोत्सव-2025 के उद्घाटन हेतु लखनऊ में आयोजित कार्यक्रम में… https://t.co/bBXXlkrfX5
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 11, 2025
Khadi Mahotsav 2025 Highlights
- CM Yogi kickstarted the week-long festival by spinning a charkha (spinning wheel).
- He highlighted the event’s focus on promoting local artists and artisans, stating, “We should accept good things from wherever we get them.”
- The festival provides artists from across India an opportunity to showcase their products, celebrating the rich tradition of Khadi and handmade goods.
Visit to Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir
Earlier in the day, CM Yogi visited the Hanumangarhi temple in Ayodhya to offer prayers, coinciding with the first anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla’s idol at the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir.
Celebrations Marking the First Anniversary
- The historic Pran Pratishtha ceremony of Lord Ram Lalla’s idol was performed on January 22, 2024, by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The first anniversary is being celebrated on January 11, 2025, as per the Hindu calendar, aligning with Shukla Paksha of the Paush month.
- A three-day celebration began with an Agnihotra ritual accompanied by mantras from the Shukla Yajurveda.
- Devotees participated in the chanting of “Ram Naam” six lakh times, along with recitations of the Ram Raksha Stotra and Hanuman Chalisa.
Cultural Programs and Religious Events
- The temple hosted Rag Seva in the afternoon, followed by a congratulatory song and a musical Manas recitation.
- A Ram Katha at the Angad Tila and cultural performances further enriched the celebrations.
CM Yogi’s Message
Sharing his reflections on X, CM Yogi said:
“Blessed is Avadh, which is famous for Ram… In the Pratishtha-Dwadashi program organised on the occasion of the first anniversary of the Pran-Pratishtha of the idol of Lord Shri Ramlala Sarkar in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple at Shri Ayodhya Dham… Jai Jai Shri Ram.”
आज लखनऊ में उत्तर प्रदेश खादी महोत्सव-2025 का उद्घाटन हुआ।
— Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) January 11, 2025
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The celebrations at Ayodhya and the Khadi Mahotsav demonstrate a harmonious blend of tradition, spirituality, and cultural pride, underscoring UP’s vibrant heritage and commitment to promoting local artistry.