Besides keeping a check on the activities held annually at Pahari Temple, the district administration is all set for proper management of ‘Jhankis’ (Tableaux show) organised yearly by different groups on Mahashivatri Puja. Organisations like Shree Shiv Bharat Aayojan Samiti, Shree Ram Mandir Shiv Baraat Samiti including Shri Krishna Colony Puja Samiti annually draws the attention of public through its colourful and larger than life tableaux presentation enfolding the importance of ‘Shivaratri’.
The tableaux after conducting its formal rituals will move around the capital city from 1:30 PM onwards covering areas like Metro Gali-Ratu Road, Rani Sati Mandir, Pahari Temple, Garikhana, Shaheed Chowk, Albert Ekka Chowk, Gandhi Chowk, Marwari Tola, RR Sporting Club and a few other routes.
Magistrates and patrolling team will assist the tableaux procession, taking care of all safety measures. From arranging the facilities of lighting at all the main routes to ensuring proper medical assistance to deal with any emergency situation, the district administration officials have taken up all required measures to avoid troublesome incidents.
In a bid to ensure proper traffic arrangement at the busiest routes, traffic police has been ordered to properly divert the procession while a few of them will be assisting the tableaux convoy. Similarly, an ambulance, doctors’ team will be supporting the processions throughout. The Ranchi Civil Surgeon has been instructed to make arrangements for an ambulance including the team of doctors with the sufficient medical kits by 10 AM.
Similarly, fire brigade team will be prepared to handle the emergency situation. The fire brigades will be posted at Albert Ekka Chowk, near RR Sporting Club, Durga Puja Samiti and nearby Shree Krishna Mandir. Taking care of the cleanliness for the pious event, mobile toilets will be there with every procession for the devotees’ convenience including other basic facilities.
The auspicious occasion of Mahashivatri puja at the age-old Pahari Temple will be organized amid tight security arrangements. The Pahari temple that has similar significance as that of Deogarh Temple witnesses huge footfall of devotees every year to mark the occasion. Seeking the presence of public, members of Pahari Mandir Vikash Samiti—who are responsible for managing all activities carried out inside the temple are geared up to supervise this grand affair.
Sharing the details of arrangements done for public on the spot, Public Relation Officer (PRO) of Pahari Mandir Vikash Samiti, Mukesh Agarwal said, “All devotees coming here will be under the radar of security personnel. To prevent any untoward incidents, 23 CCTVs have been installed inside the temple premises. Special task force team will assist the officials deployed at Pahari Temple. Also, 100 members of Vikash Samiti including people from over 23 NGOs will keep a tab on the activity of public.”
According to Agarwal, the main puja carried out annually on the occasion by the senior priests following all rituals will be performed around 3:30 AM. “After the puja, from 4 AM onwards, the main gate will be opened for the commoners. This year again to avoid rush, through Argha system, people will be allowed to pour water as per the customs associated with worshipping ‘Shivlings’. As many as five Argha systems have been created for the public,” Agarwal further added. For the convenience of public, group of 50 ‘Pahans’ have been also deputed at the temple.