Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath participated in the Gorakhpur Mahotsav 2026. He honored several
prominent personalities, including Maithili Thakur. Read the full news - A
grand celebration of culture, development, and awards. Gorakhpur Mahotsav 2026:
Yogi Adityanath showcases the confluence of culture and development in the city
of Mahayogi. Gorakhpur, January 14, 2026: The Gorakhpur Mahotsav 2026 is in
full swing in Gorakhpur, the holy city of Mahayogi Guru Shri Gorakhnath Ji.
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath attended this grand cultural
festival on Tuesday and celebrated the journey of Gorakhpur from ancient times
to the modern era.Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath
bestowed a special honor upon Maithili Thakur, a daughter of Mithila and a
renowned devotional singer (and Honorable Member of the Bihar Legislative
Assembly). Maithili Thakur's devotional performance added a spiritual touch to
the entire program, which was highly appreciated by all.
On this occasion, the Chief
Minister honored prominent personalities of Gorakhpur who have made outstanding
contributions in various fields with the 'Gorakhpur Gaurav Samman' (or
Gorakhpur Ratna Award). Six prominent individuals who have contributed to
fields such as sports, science, agriculture, and social work received this
honor, including names like para-badminton player Shivam Yadav, progressive
farmer Avinash Kumar Maurya, and architect Ashish Srivastava. Chief Minister
Yogi Adityanath also visited the exhibition, where glimpses of local crafts,
art, culture, and products were on display. He said that the Gorakhpur Mahotsav
not only preserves heritage but also promotes modern development.
Addressing the gathering, the
Chief Minister extended his heartfelt gratitude to the public representatives,
administrative officers, police team, voluntary organizations, social
institutions, and the business community for the successful organization of the
Gorakhpur Mahotsav. He also extended his best wishes to all. The festival
started on January 11 and formally concluded on January 13. Held at Champa Devi
Park (near Ramgarh Tal), the festival attracted thousands of people with its
music, art, bhajans, Bhojpuri night, and exhibition of local products. Union
Minister of State Kamlesh Paswan and MP Ravi Kishan were also present.
The Gorakhpur Mahotsav has
become a major platform for the Uttar Pradesh government to promote culture,
tourism, and local art. Under the leadership of the Yogi government, Gorakhpur
is becoming free from mafia and riots, and is reaching new heights of
development. This festival is playing a crucial role in promoting the cultural
heritage of Purvanchal at the national and international levels.