Chief Minister Sai Attends Memorial Festival of Saint Baba Hardas Ram Sahib Ji

CM Vishnu Deo Sai Visits Godariwala Dham; Prays for Prosperity and Well-being of the People

Raipur, Sept 2025 : Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai visited Godariwala Dham in Devpuri, Raipur late last night, where he participated in the 34th Memorial Festival of Saint Shiromani Baba Hardas Ram Sahib Ji and paid tribute to the saint tradition.

At Shri Godariwala Dham, CM Sai bowed before the statue of Saint Gela Ram Sahib Ji and prayed for the happiness, prosperity, and well-being of the people of Chhattisgarh.

CM’s Address at the Festival

Addressing the gathering, CM Sai said:
“It is my great fortune to have the opportunity to be part of the Memorial Festival of Saint Shiromani Baba Hardas Ram Sahib Ji. Here, I have the blessing of meeting revered saints from across the country. My wish is that the blessings of the saints always remain with Chhattisgarh, bringing prosperity and happiness to every household.”

The Chief Minister extended a warm welcome to all saints and spiritual leaders who had arrived from different parts of India. He said that the life of Baba Hardas Ram Ji was a true inspiration of human service, sacrifice, and dedication, and that Chhattisgarh is blessed to have been sanctified by his presence.

He also noted that the free eye check-up camps, health camps, and blood donation drives organized at the Dham from time to time are living examples of the teachings and ideals of Baba Hardas Ram Ji. CM Sai said that this Memorial Festival is not just a religious gathering but a celebration of devotion, unity, and social service.

Spiritual and Cultural Significance of Chhattisgarh

While addressing the congregation, CM Sai highlighted the cultural and spiritual heritage of Chhattisgarh, saying that it is the maternal home of Mata Kaushalya and the maternal uncle’s home (Nanihal) of Lord Shri Ram. He mentioned that Lord Ram and Mata Sita established Kuleshwar Mahadev Temple at Rajim, which still exists today. Out of his 14 years of exile, Lord Ram spent nearly 10 years on the sacred land of Chhattisgarh, and even today, the people of the state lovingly regard him as their nephew.

The CM further said that the state government is running the ‘Shri Ramlala Darshan Yojana’ to facilitate pilgrimages for devotees. Under this scheme, more than 22,000 devotees visited Ayodhya last year to have the darshan of Shri Ramlala.

Leaders and Public Participation

The Memorial Festival was attended by MLAs Mr. Motilal Sahu and Mr. Purandar Mishra, Chairman of Chhattisgarh State Food and Civil Supplies Corporation Mr. Sanjay Srivastava, Chairman of Raipur Development Authority Mr. Nand Kumar Sahu, President of Chhattisgarh Chamber of Commerce Mr. Anil Thaurani, Mr. Lalit Jaysingh, Mr. Shrichand Sundarani, along with many public representatives and a large number of community members.