Archive · 19 May 2025
Labourer builds temple after son's railway job
Jagdish Saw, a hardworking man, promised to build a temple if his son got a good job.
His son did very well in school and then got a job with the railway company.
Because of this, Jagdish kept his promise and built a temple!
He started building the temple last year on a special day and finished it in about a year with help from everyone in his village.
Now, the temple is ready, and they're having a big celebration with a special ceremony.
Jagdish Saw built a temple after his son secured a job with Indian Railways.
The temple's 'pranpratistha' was performed last week.
Saw made the vow after his son topped the state matriculation exam.
The construction of the temple took 14 months with village cooperation.
Locals estimate the construction cost between Rs 4 to 5 lakh.
- Who
- Jagdish Saw, a labourer, built the temple.
- What
- A temple was built after his son got a job with Indian Railways.
- When
- The temple construction started on Mahashivratri and finished in 14 months.
- Where
- Manai village, Ichak block, Hazaribag.
- Why
- Jagdish had vowed to build a temple if his son got a government job.
- Builder
- Jagdish Saw
- Profession
- Labourer
- Location
- Manai village, Hazaribag
- Reason for Construction
- Son's employment
- Son's Achievement
- Secured a railway job and topped state matriculation exam
- Construction Duration
- 14 months
- Estimated Cost
- Rs 4 to 5 lakh