Chief minister Yogi Adityanath has said festivals like Holi reinforce social cohesion and collective joy. Uttar Pradesh chief minister Yogi Adityanath during Holi celebrations in Gorakhpur. (ANI) He was addressing a large gathering after flagging off Bhagwan Narasimha’s traditional Rang Bhari Shobha Yatra from Ghantaghar on the occasion of Holi in Gorakhpur on Wednesday. “Our festivals promote togetherness and mutual respect. They reflect the inclusive spirit of our traditions and inspire us to work for a harmonious society,” Adityanath said. He underlined the core values of Sanatan—discipline, dignity, devotion and social harmony. He said these values have kept the tradition alive and vibrant for centuries. He also credited Prime Minister Narendra Modi for ushering in a new phase of cultural and heritage revival under the vision of ‘Ek Bharat, Shreshtha Bharat’. Major spiritual centres symbolise maryada (discipline), eternal consciousness, devotion and social cohesion, he said. Adityanath said India is witnessing a renewed commitment to preserving its heritage. “Be it Kashi Vishwanath Dham, the grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Mahakal Lok, or the redevelopment of Kedarnath …