Ranchi, Feb. 15 -- Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren participated in the Maha Shivratri Mahotsav held at the historic Pahari Mandir in the state capital on the auspicious occasion of Maha Shivratri. Amid chants of "Bam Bam Bhole" and "Har Har Mahadev," the Chief Minister offered prayers to Lord Shiva following traditional rituals and sought blessings for the progress, peace, prosperity and well-being of the state and its people.
Extending greetings to the citizens, the Chief Minister conveyed his heartfelt wishes on the sacred festival. He said he prayed that Lord Bholenath's blessings remain upon everyone and that the people of the state continue to celebrate the festival with devotion and enthusiasm.
The Chief Minister noted that ev...