'Excited To Visit Winter Abode Of Maa Ganga': PM Modi Offers Prayers At Uttarakhand’s Mukhwa — WATCH

Uttarkaand CM Pushkhar Dhami said PM Modi’s visit is essential in establishing the Mukhwa on the global tourism map and strengthening the cultural and religious heritage of the state.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday offered prayers at a temple in Uttarakhand’s Mukhwa that is considered the winter seat of Maa Ganga.

The prime minister had expressed his excitement about his visit to the Mukhwa temple, which is famous worldwide for its spiritual significance and amazing beauty. "I am very excited to visit the winter residence of the pure and pure Mother Ganga in Mukhwa. This holy place is famous all over the world for its spiritual significance and amazing beauty. Not only this, it is a unique example of our resolve of 'heritage as well as development'," he said ahead of his trip.

PM Modi was accompanied by Uttarakhand CM Pushkar Singh Dhami, who received the prime minister at the Jolly Grant Airport in Dehradun. The prime minister also enjoyed the breathtaking beauty of the snow-capped mountains in Mukhwa and greeted the people there.

According to ANI, CM Dhami said PM Modi’s visit is essential in establishing the Mukhwa on the global tourism map and strengthening the cultural and religious heritage of the state. According to ANI, CM Dhami said, "We are all proud to witness this historic moment in Mukhwa. On behalf of all the people of the state, a hearty welcome and congratulations to the illustrious Prime Minister on his winter visit to Devbhoomi Uttarakhand."

PM Modi inaugurated the trek and bike rally and addressed the gathering at a public event in Harsil. Ahead of his visit, he reaffirmed his government's commitment to boosting tourism in the state through various promotional initiatives.

"We are committed to further strengthen the economy of the state by promoting tourism in Devbhoomi Uttarakhand. In this connection, I will get the opportunity to worship Maa Ganga in Mukhwa tomorrow morning at around 9:30 am. After this, I will communicate with my family members in Harshil", PM Modi wrote X.

The Uttarakhand government has launched a Winter Tourism program this year, attracting thousands of devotees to the winter seats of Gangotri, Yamunotri, Kedarnath, and Badrinath. The initiative aims to promote religious tourism while boosting the local economy, homestays, and tourism-related businesses.