Ranchi Hill

Ranchi Hill : At Ranchi, the temple atop the Ranchi Hill, Pahari to locals, is ordinarily known as Pahari Mandir- a temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. But on each Independence and Republic Day the national tricolour is hoisted atop the temple as a mark of respect towards those who sacrificed their lives during the freedom struggle.
Many of the freedom fighters were said to be put on the gallows there. When the country won freedom, the residents of Ranchi, decided to pay respect to those martyrs by hoisting the tricolour on the hill. And the tradition goes on...An unique gesture at a temple indeed.

So great was the cultural and creative crosswinds blowing over ancient jharkhand before today's multiplex concept, someone had conceived an idea and actually started executing a religious multiplex at an obscure place called Dulli, near McCluskiegunj. Though unfortunately it couldn't be completed and the complex now holds only a temple and a mosque, leaving the gurudwara and church undelivered, the tolerance and respect the planner had shown to the religions and their followers deserve much credit.