Vishnu Deo Sai says Garhphuljhar Nanaksagar will be developed as a major centre of faith and tourism
TFP Bureau, Raipur, March 15,2026: Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai on Sunday attended the Hola Mohalla programme organised at Nanaksagar in the historic Garhphuljhar area of Basna in Mahasamund district, where he paid obeisance at the holy Guru Granth Sahib and prayed for the peace and prosperity of the people of the state.
The Chief Minister participated in the religious rituals and was honoured by members of the Sikh community with a ‘saropa’ as a mark of respect during the programme.
Addressing the gathering, Sai said the sacred land of Garhphuljhar holds special spiritual significance as Guru Nanak Dev had visited the place. He noted that Chhattisgarh has long been a land of saints where many spiritual leaders spread the message of humanity, service and harmony.
He said visiting such sacred sites provides spiritual peace and strengthens social unity. The Chief Minister added that the state government is committed to preserving and developing major religious and pilgrimage centres across Chhattisgarh.
Sai stated that Garhphuljhar has already been identified for development as an important tourism destination. An amount of around ₹2.50 crore has been sanctioned for infrastructure development and related works in the Nanaksagar area. He directed officials to expedite the construction work and expand tourism facilities so that the site can emerge as a major attraction for devotees from across the state and the country.
Basna MLA Sampat Agrawal said the Sikh community has always promoted the values of unity, service and social harmony. He added that Garhphuljhar is not only a centre of faith for the Sikh community but also a symbol of communal harmony and mutual respect among people of different religions.
Among those present on the occasion were Agriculture Minister Ramvichar Netam, Chairman of the Chhattisgarh State Seed Corporation Chandrahas Chandrakar, Chairman of the Chhattisgarh State Renewable Energy Development Agency Bhupendra Singh Savanni, Chairman of the Chhattisgarh State Minority Commission Amarjeet Chhabra, along with several prominent members of the Sikh community and a large number of devotees.
