According to an official statement, Adityanath, the head priest of Gorakhnath Math, prayed to Lord Shiva for the welfare of the universe and the prosperity and happiness of the people

The rituals were held at the Shakti Peeth located on the first floor of his residence within the temple premises

The chief minister offered sacred items such as bilva leaves, durva, madar leaves, and lotus flowers to Lord Shiva

The holy month of Shravan will end on August 9

After the rituals, the chief minister met around 300 devotees and citizens on the premises of the Gorakhnath Temple. He held a 'janta darbar' and directed officials to prepare an estimate of the treatment costs of those seeking financial help and make it available to the government so that the funds could be released soon

Assuring citizens that there would be no place for injustice in his tenure, the Chief Minister also asked officials to take strict action against those involved in encroaching upon land and properties and exploiting the weak, reported PTI