Gorakhnath temple lowers volume
LUCKNOW : The Gorakhnath temple trust has lowered the volume of loudspeakers installed on the temple premises.
The loudspeakers have been turned away from the roads, localities and public places located near the temple. Chief minister Yogi Adityanath is the head priest (mahant) of the Gorakhnath temple trust.
“The decision to lower the volume of the loudspeaker and turn its face away has been taken after chief minister Yogi Adityanath’s direction,” said Dwarka Tiwari, secretary of the Gorakhnath temple trust.
He said that the temple did not wish to disturb the students preparing for the competitive, college and school exams.
The temple premises is spread over a 54-acre area. A large number of devotees
visit the temple daily. A temporary market is located in the temple premises. During his visit to Gorakhpur, chief minister Yogi Adityanath stays in the mutt located in the temple premises.
The camp office of the CM is also located in the temple where he meets people.
Gorakhpur district magistrate Vijay Kiran Anand said the district administration has launched a survey across the district to identify the loudspeakers installed at religious spots against the norms set by the state government.
The loudspeakers functioning at high volume are also being identified. Once the administration and police personnel complete the drive, the district administration will issue notices to the management of the religious place to follow the state government order. Action will be taken against those who violate the order, he said.
The administration and police officers have been directed to ensure that no procession was taken out without permission of the district administration.
Before giving permission for a procession, an affidavit will be taken from the organisers regarding maintenance of peace and harmony, he said.