Pahari Mandir, the ancient temple of Lord Shiva located at about 2140 feet above sea level in the State capital is all decked up to welcome hordes of devotees on the occasion of Mahashivratri on February 21
To celebrate the festival visitors from Ranchi and its adjoining areas are expected to pay obeisance to the deity at the temple. The Pahari Mandir Vikas Samiti along with the district administration has made elaborate arrangements to ensure hassle free and peaceful celebrations.
The district administration has made tight security arrangements to avoid any untoward incidents. The entire venue will be monitored with as many as 32 CCTV cameras.
“All the preparations are in place for the festival. The forces have been deployed at the venue. The civil surgeon has been asked to appoint doctors and also provide stretchers in case of any emergency. The entire temple premise has been cleaned and sufficient arrangements for the smooth passage of devotees have been made,” said SDO Ranchi Sadar cum Vice- President Pahari Mandir Vikas Samiti Lokesh Mishra.
Separate lines using barricades have been made for male and female worshippers while separate passages have also been made for those climbing up or going down. Sufficient number of police forces comprising of male and female personnel have also been deployed by the SSP.