Ranchi, March 27 Devotees flocked to temples across Jharkhand on Friday to celebrate Ram Navami, with Chief Minister Hemant Soren offering prayers at a temple in the state capital, Ranchi.
The CM, along with his wife, Kalpana Soren, visited the Shri Ram Janaki Tapovan Temple in Nivaranpur to participate in the rituals.
"Celebrating Ram Navami is a great joy for everyone. This grand celebration would not have been possible without the support and cooperation of the people," he said.
"The respect and reverence for Lord Ram, along with the sacrifice and penance of Lord Hanuman, will surely remain in our hearts and in the atmosphere for generations to come," he added.
Soren said that the beautification work of 'Tapovan Bhoomi' is underway.
"I pray to Lord Ram that this beautification work gets completed as soon as possible," he said, adding that all devotees should also pray that the identity of this shrine gets strengthened.
Meanwhile, security has been beefed up across the state in view of the festival, officials said.
Surveillance has been intensified with the deployment of drones, CCTV cameras, and quick response teams, they said, adding that special focus is being given to sensitive areas.
The police said they are monitoring social media and have warned that strict action will be taken against anyone posting objectionable content that could affect the prevailing peace and tranquility.
Religious processions were taken out in most districts during the day, while in Hazaribag and East Singhbhum, considered sensitive zones, these will be held on Saturday, officials said.
East Singhbhum Deputy Commissioner Karn Satyarthi inspected different ghats across Jamshedpur and reviewed arrangements for the Ram Navami immersions.
"We have made adequate security arrangements to ensure that Ram Navami immersion passes off peacefully," he told