CM Vishnu Dev Sai reached Goddiwala Dham in Raipur to attend the 34th Barsi festival of Sant Hardas Ram Sahib. He took forward the message of Sant Gella Ram Sahib Ji at the statue of Sant Gaala Ram Sahib and further the message of saint tradition, service and social unity.
Raipur, 29 September 2025. Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai reached Goddiwala Dham in Devpuri in the capital Raipur late at night. He attended the 34th anniversary festival of Saint Shiromani Baba Hardas Ram Sahib and bowed to the Sant tradition.
Sant Gella Ram Sahib Ji’s statue was prayed
The Chief Minister prayed for the happiness and prosperity and prosperity of the people of the state by offering prayers in front of the statue of Sant Gela Ram Sahib Ji, installed in Shri Goddiwala Dham.
Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai addressed Sant Samaj
Addressing the program, Chief Minister Shri Sai said that it is a matter of good fortune for him that he got an opportunity to attend this festival. He said that the state has been blessed by the philosophy of revered saints from all over the country. The Chief Minister welcomed and greeted all the saints on the holy land of Chhattisgarh.
Life of Baba Hardas Ram Sahib Ji: Example of service and dedication
CM Sai said that the entire life of Sant Baba Hardas Ram ji has been an inspiration for human service, sacrifice and dedication. He informed that free eye testing camps, health camps and blood donation camps are organized from time to time in Dham campus, which is a lively example of their teachings and ideals.
Barsi Festival: Celebration of devotion and social service
Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai said that this Barsi festival is not only a religious event, but it is also a celebration of devotion, unity and social service.
Chhattisgarh: Lord Shri Ram’s maternal grandfather
Addressing the Sant Samaj, the Chief Minister said that Chhattisgarh is Mata Kaushalya’s Maika and Lord Shri Ram’s maternal grandfather. He said that Lord Shri Ram spent about 10 years of his 14 years of exile on the land of Chhattisgarh. The people of the state still consider him as their nephew.
Mention of Shri Ramlala Darshan Yojana
Chief Minister Sai said that the government is running ‘Shri Ramlala Darshan Yojana’ to make devotees visit Lord Shri Ram. Last year, under this scheme, more than 22 thousand devotees reached Ayodhya and visited Sriramalla.
A large number of presence in the program
The Chief Minister was accompanied by MLA Mr. Motilal Sahu, MLA Mr. Purandar Mishra, Chairman of Food and Civil Supplies Corporation Mr. Sanjay Srivastava, Chairman of Raipur Development Authority Mr. Nand Kumar Sahu, Chamber of Commerce President Mr. Anil Thaurani, Mr. Lalit Jai Singh, Mr. Lalit Jai Singh, Mr. Srichand Sundrani and many people of the society were present.
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