Mr. Baghel said that Chhattisgarh is probably the first state where 'Manas Gaan Competition' of Ramayana Mandalis was organized selflessly with the cooperation of the government. The text of Ramcharitmanas is the culture of Chhattisgarh. He said that Shivrinarayan has been the religious, spiritual and commercial center of Chhattisgarh since ancient times. Navratri has special significance in Chhattisgarh. Sheetla Mata is worshiped from village to village, Jawara is sown from house to house, flames are lit and goddesses are worshipped. While paying homage to Goswami Tulsidas ji, the Chief Minister said that he composed Ramcharitmanas in the layman's terms. He said that Goswami Tulsidas ji has done the work of taking Ram and Ramayana from door to door, to the people. He said that Chhattisgarh is not only known by the name of Naxalites and mines and minerals. Chhattisgarh has a unique and rich tradition. Be it Treta Yuga or Dvapara Yuga, whether it was the Buddhist period, we have been present in every age. Chhattisgarh was dear to Lord Ram because the people here are calm, simple and honest. When Lord Ram had to leave Ayodhya, he spent most of his time in Chhattisgarh, because the people here were dear to him. First of all, he made friends with the tribals, and ate the leftover berries of Shabri Mata. He did the work of connecting the society.