Chief Minister Hemant Soren on Wednesday inaugurated the three-day Government Itkhori Mahotsav at Chatra seeking clessings from Goddess Bhadrakali at the historic Itkhori temple for the betterment of the State and its residents.
The CM on the occasion said, “Speaking is music and walking is dance in of Jharkhand. The soil of Jharkhand not only has minerals, but it is also known as Dharma Sthali (religious place). Many stories of history are hidden in the religious places here. Jharkhand has a distinct identity with traditional systems, cultural heritage.”
The Chief Minister said that a few days ago there was an opportunity to visit Maa Bhadrakali.
“The goddess has again given me the opportunity to join the programme as Chief Guest. I am fortunate. The government will work for the development of the Maa Kaulleshwari temple located in Chatra. It is the effort of the Government that in the coming times, Jharkhand should also be known as a religious place. May the temple, mosque, gurdwara continue with their traditions,” he said.
Minister Labour Planning and Training Satyanand Bhokta said on the occasion that the festival is inaugurating from Wednesday. “Such a congregation should also be organised in Tamsin, Chatra, where people from Bihar and Jharkhand gather. Chatra is a backward district. The State Government should give priority to the development of Chatra,” he said.
The CM on the occasion unveiled a book showcasing the cultural heritage of Itkhori.
He also felicitated Pdma Shri recipient and academician Vidyanand Jha. Deputy Commissioner, Chatra felicitated the CM with a memento and a shawl.
Padama Shri recepient Madhu Mansuri Hansmukh performed the song ‘The voice has come out from the land of Jharkhand... The voice has risen from the peak of Parasathnath’ on the occasion.
Chatra MP Sunil Kumar Singh, Barhi MLA Umashankar Akela, Simariya legislator Kishun Kumar Das, District Board chairperson Mamta Devi, North Chhotanagpur Commissioner Arvind Kumar, DIG Pankaj Kamboj, Chatra DC Jitendra Kumar Singh alongwith other eminent persons were present on the occasion.
