Chief Minister Hemant Soren today reached Tapovan Temple at Hinoo locality in the State Capital and bowed down before Lord Rama’s statue to seek blessings, progress, affluence, peace and health of the State residents.

Wishing people of the State on the auspicious festival of Ram Navami, the CM said, “Maryada Purushottam Lord Shri Ram ji is our ideal. Ramnavami Mahaparva strengthens mutual unity, brotherhood, harmony and the tradition and culture that have been going on for years.” After visiting Lord Shri Ram Janaki at Tapovan temple, Chief Minister Hemant Soren said that we should imbibe the ideals of Lord Shri Ram in our lives, because everyone's welfare lies in it.

Addressing thousands of devotees present at the site, the Chief Minister said that last year on the occasion of Ramnavami festival, it was announced to develop the holy land of Tapovan. This year the renovation and beautification work of the temple and surrounding area has started on Ram Navami and next year on the auspicious occasion of Ram Navami you will see the grand temple of Lord Shri Ram Janaki here. More than 14 crore rupees are being spent on the development of Tapovan temple complex. More funds will be made available if needed.

The Chief Minister said that the government is committed to preserve and develop historical-religious places. The development of the Tapovan temple complex and surrounding area is an important part of this link. This temple is being developed as a symbol.

Rajya Sabha MP Mahua Maji and members of Ram-Janki Tapovan Temple Committee and Shri Shri Mahaveer Mandal Nivaranpur Committee were present on the occasion.