Yogi Adityanath Receives 'Lion Chair' Crafted from Kedarnath Deodar Wood

• Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath received a 'lion chair' crafted from deodar wood leftover from the Kedarnath reconstruction project.
• The chair, a symbol of faith and craftsmanship, was gifted by Uttarakhand Minister Colonel Ajay Kothiyal on Makar Sankranti.
• It is installed in the main assembly hall of Gorakhnath Temple, Gorakhpur, where Adityanath is the Peethadhishwar.
• Designed by architect Krishna Kudiyal, the chair features intricate carvings reflecting Uttarakhand's temple architecture and lion motifs symbolizing strength.
• Handcrafted by an artisan from Kota village, Chakrata, the chair uses saffron upholstery and connects Adityanath to his home state of Uttarakhand.

Why It Matters: Yogi Adityanath's new 'lion chair' from Kedarnath deodar wood symbolizes cultural ties and spiritual leadership.