Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, who is also the Gorakshpeethadhishwar, arrived in Gorakhpur on Monday night following his participation in Shri Krishna Janmashtami celebrations, and performed ‘gauseva’ (cow service) at the the Gorakhnath Temple cowshed on Tuesday morning.
The chief minister checked on the well-being of the cows, and fed them jaggery and bananas.
Yogi adhered to his usual routine in Gorakhpur on Tuesday. At the outset, he offered prayers at the Gorakhnath Temple. He then paid homage to his guru, Brahmalin Mahant Avaidyanath, at his memorial before proceeding to the cowshed.
He also inquired about the cows’ health and nutrition from the cowshed workers and provided necessary instructions for their care.
Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also interacted with the children and their families on the temple premises. He also seized the moment to encourage them to study hard and excel in life, emphasising the importance of education.