Chief Minister Raman Singh on Thursday said that because of the saints like Baba Guru Ghasidas, Chhattisgarh is marching ahead on the path of development.
The Chief Minister was attending ‘Gurudarshan Mela’ organized at Giraudpuri - the birthplace, workplace and 'Taposthal' of Baba Guru Ghasidas.
After performing the customary rituals in Sant Guru Ghasidas Temple, Singh prayed for peace, development and harmony in state.
It was the last day of three-day Guru Darshan Mela.
Chhattisgarh Assembly Speaker Gaurishankar Agrawal, Vice-Chairman of Scheduled Caste Development Authority Dr Sanam Jangade, former Speaker of Chhattisgarh Assembly Dharamlal Kaushik and other public representatives along with a large number of devotees attended 'Gurudarshan Mela'. Raman said in accordance with his 'Jas', teachings of Baba Guru Ghasidas for human welfare are becoming popular across the country and abroad. Taller than Qutub Minar, Jaitkhaam built in Giraudpuri has become centre of attraction for people of the nation and abroad. Devotees from distant places attend Guru Darshan Mela in large numbers, he said.
Singh said that he also visits Giraudpuri every year for 'darshan'. It is due to Guru's blessings, Chhattisgarh has peaceful, harmonious and prosperous environment.
The Chief Minister warmly interacted with the gurus and devotees present at the fair.