Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren Ensures Smooth Shrawani Mela at Baba Baidyanath Temple
Deoghar (Jharkhand) [India], July 20: Ahead of the Shrawani festival, Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren assured that the state government will ensure that devotees do not face any inconvenience. He stated, “Shrawani Mela will be held in the state, in which lakhs of devotees will come. Today we held a review meeting regarding this, almost all the preparations for the Mela have been completed. It will be monitored 24 hours. We will ensure that the devotees do not face any kind of inconvenience, any kind of negligence will not be tolerated.”
He further emphasized that all devotees will be able to return safely. The Baba Baidyanath Temple, also known as Baidyanath Dham, is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, the most sacred abodes of Shiva. Each year, nearly 50 lakh devotees visit the temple during the month-long Shrawani Mela, which runs from July 17 to August 15. Devotees from different states come to Deoghar to offer prayers and rituals. Authorities have made elaborate arrangements and increased security for the festival.
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Jharkhand -: Jharkhand is a state in eastern India. It is known for its waterfalls, hills, and holy places.
CM -: CM stands for Chief Minister. The Chief Minister is the head of the government in an Indian state.
Hemant Soren -: Hemant Soren is the current Chief Minister of Jharkhand. He is a political leader in India.
Shrawani Mela -: Shrawani Mela is a religious festival held in the month of Shravan (July-August) at the Baba Baidyanath Temple. Devotees come to offer prayers and perform rituals.
Baba Baidyanath Temple -: Baba Baidyanath Temple is a famous Hindu temple in Jharkhand. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas, which are special shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva.
Jyotirlingas -: Jyotirlingas are sacred shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva, a major Hindu god. There are 12 such shrines in India, and they are very important to devotees.
50 lakh -: 50 lakh means 5 million. In India, ‘lakh’ is a term used to denote 100,000.
negligence -: Negligence means not taking proper care or paying attention. In this context, it means that the authorities must be careful and attentive to ensure the festival runs smoothly.