Rudraprayag (Uttarakhand) [India], February 20 (ANI): Uttarakhand Chief Minister Pushkar Singh Dhami on Friday attended the Maa Chandika Mahavanyath Devara Yatra held at village Biron Deval in Agastyamuni block of Rudraprayag district.
During the go to, the Chief Minister provided prayers on the Maa Chandika temple, participated within the Maha Yagya, and carried out rituals amid Vedic chanting, looking for the blessings of Maa Chandika and praying for the prosperity and well-being of the state.
On the event, Dhami introduced the reconstruction of the Maa Chandika temple complicated by way of the Archaeological Department and likewise unveiled plans for the development of a brand new tehsil constructing at Basukedar.
Describing the venue as a logo of non secular and non secular confluence, the CM stated that the Maha Yagya, being organised after 20 years, isn’t just a spiritual ritual but in addition a logo of cultural revival. He added that visiting a sacred website just isn’t a mere coincidence however must be seen as a divine name and blessing.
Highlighting public participation within the occasion as exemplary, he stated such spiritual and social gatherings characterize the distinctive identification of Uttarakhand. These occasions strengthen concord and unity in society whereas giving the youthful technology a chance to attach with their traditions and roots. He emphasised the necessity for collective participation for social concord and cultural preservation.
The Chief Minister stated that below the management of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the nation is constantly setting new milestones of improvement, and vital efforts are being made to guard and promote Sanatan tradition. Calling the current time a golden interval from cultural, social and cooperative views, he stated work is underway to determine India because the non secular capital of the world, with Indian tradition receiving particular recognition globally.
Referring to the intensive reconstruction works at Kedarnath Temple after the 2013 catastrophe, he stated the ‘divine and grand Kedarnath’ is now seen to everybody. He assured that the state authorities stays dedicated to the success of non secular occasions and the preservation of cultural heritage.
He said that the federal government is constantly working to make Uttarakhand a affluent state and is dedicated to securing a vibrant future for the youth. Strict motion is being taken towards these making an attempt to change the unique character of Devbhoomi. He famous that the state has applied strict authorized measures, together with anti-conversion legal guidelines and anti-riot provisions, and has freed greater than 12,000 land encroachments throughout the state as a part of efforts to guard its sanctity.
The Chief Minister additionally stated Uttarakhand has emerged as a number one state in implementing the Uniform Civil Code and that the federal government is dedicated to the general improvement of the state and the safety of its cultural identification. Various departments arrange stalls on the venue to tell the general public in regards to the welfare schemes of the state and central governments.
On the event, Kedarnath MLA Asha Nautiyal submitted a memorandum outlining regional calls for, to which the Chief Minister assured examination and needed motion.
Several public representatives and officers, together with Rudraprayag MLA Bharat Chaudhary, District Panchayat Chairperson Poonam Kathait, Vice-Chairperson Ritu Negi, Block Pramukh Agastyamuni Bhuvneshwari Devi, BKTC Vice-Chairperson Vijay Kaparwan, Women’s Commission Vice-Chairperson Aishwarya Rawat, BJP district president Bharat Bhushan Bhatt, Maha Yagya Committee president Dr Ashutosh Bhandari, General Secretary Madan Mohan Dimri, District Magistrate Vishal Mishra, Superintendent of Police Niharika Tomar, Deputy Conservator of Forest Rajat Suman and Chief Development Officer Rajendra Singh Rawat had been current.
The Maa Chandika Diwara Yatra started on November 21, 2025 and travelled throughout almost 26 villages. The yatra is being organised after a niche of 20 years and covers villages together with Biron Deval, Sangud, Naini Poundar, Kyark Barsudi, Pali, Bashti, Dungar, Baredth, Patiyu, Bhatwari, Jola, Uchhola, Mathyagaon, Baksir, Bhunalgav, Dangi, Khod, Syur, Dadoli, Khatli Kimana, Dankot, Kaushalpur, Arkhand, Dalsingi, Hat, Naily Kund and Rayansu.
As a part of the yatra, a nine-day Maha Yagya is being organised in Biron Deval from 15 February. A grand Jal Yatra might be held on 22 February 2026, and the Mahavanyath Yatra will conclude with the Purnahuti on February 24, after which Maa might be ceremonially put in at her divine abode. (ANI)