The Chhattisgarh Government will be holding a 'River Marathon' event at the venue of Rajim Kumbh to spread the message of saving India's rivers.
This year, the mega event of Rajim Kumbh (Kalp) Mela, starting on Jan 31 at confluence of Rivers- Mahanadi, Pairi and Sondhur, has been linked with the cause of conservation of rivers and their cleanliness.
In the same sequence, River Marathon is also being held, wherein local citizens and people from villages near Triveni Sangam will be invited. In this marathon, people will take the pledge to conserve and maintain cleanliness of the three rivers.
The fortnight-long event of Rajim Kumbh will begin from Jan 31 and go on till Feb 13. Preparation for the same is on. Marathon will be held on February 3 during Rajim Kumbh.
A central committee has been constituted for holding this event.
CM Raman Singh is the patron of the committee. This committee chaired by Water Resource, Religious Trust and Endowment Minister Brijmohan Agrawal includes public representatives, citizens and officials of departments concerned.
The Min has directed all the officials to work with mutual coordination for efficiently holding Rajim Kumbh-Kalp and complete the preparations as soon as possible.
Water Resource, Religious Trust and Endowment Department Secretary Sonmoni Borah informed today that during Rajim Kumbh (Kalp), Viraat Sant Samaagam will begin from Februruary.
He informed that saints from all over the country are being invited for this event.
Borah has invited through letter the chairmen, secretaries, head priests, managers, priests and workers and trustees of all the temples in Chhattisgarh.
He stated in the letter that on the auspicious occasion of Sant Samaagam, saints and sages will be felicitated as per the Indian culture, by organizing massive 'Ganga Aarti' from 5.30pm to 7.30pm, wherein more than 2.5 lakh 'diya' (oil lamps) will be lit on behalf of 2.55 milion people of the state.
Ratanpur based Mahamaya Mandir Samiti has agreed to provide 25 thousand diya in Ganga Aarti. Religious Trust and Endowment Department has requested other temple committees to bring diyas for Ganga Aarti on their behalf.
Borah stated in the letter that on February 8, 'Samuhik Shankhnaad' will be held in Rajim Kumbh from 5.30pm to 6pm, where in more than 1500 people will participate. People participating in Ganga Aarti and Shankhnaad will pledge to conserve the rivers.
He has requested Chairmen, Secretaries, Head Priests, managers, priests, assistants and trustees of the temple committees and religious trusts to attend Rajim Kumbh.
Borah stated in the letter that it is the 13th year of Rajim Kumbh Mela. It is an event of national value, which is why people from C’garh as well as other States and abroad come all the way to attend this.