Varanasi: Madhya Pradesh chief minister Mohan Yadav felicitated many people of the Yadav community for their notable contribution to society during Gowardhan Puja celebrations in the city on Tuesday evening.At the event organised by the Gowardhan Puja Samiti at Gowardhan Dham, Namo Ghat in the evening, Mohan Yadav along with UP minister Girish Chandra Yadav and former MP DP Yadav presented Gowardhan Samman awards for notable contributions to Mahendra Singh Yadav in the judiciary, Kumar Bhaskar in medicine, Shikha Yadav in sports, Prof Sambit Bhushan in yoga education, Amit Yadav in science and research, and Devi Prasad Yadav in law.Amid a large spiritual gathering at the open theatre at Gowardhan Dham, Namo Ghat, the trust board president Gopal Yadav announced the programme format.The event, organised by the Gowardhan Puja Samiti under the chairmanship of Vinod Yadav Gappu, began at Gowardhan Dham after morning aarti and was followed by rituals and havan.At noon, a grand procession was inaugurated at Chetganj Hathua Market by Param Vir Chakra awardee Captain Yogendra Yadav.The procession passed through Lahurabir, Kabirchaura, Maidagin, Machhodari, Prahladghat and Bhainsasur before reaching Namo Ghat. Several trade and social organisations welcomed the procession along the route and arranged refreshments. Spiritual tableaux related to Krishna, Shiv-Parvati and Ram were displayed, while groups of Gwal-Bals, Banarasi lathbazi performers and a tableau of Kedarnath temple drew attention. Devotees gathered on roadsides and rooftops, showering flowers and chanting slogans dedicated to Lord Krishna.
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