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Religion
775 Senior Pilgrims Board Odisha Pilgrimage Train for Ayodhya and Varanasi
✍️ Kanak News Odisha
🗓 12 Sep 2026, 01:18 PM
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A convoy of 775 senior pilgrims departed from Odisha on a special pilgrimage train bound for the holy cities of Ayodhya and Varanasi.
A specially arranged pilgrimage train left Odisha carrying 775 senior citizens destined for the revered Hindu sites of Ayodhya and Varanasi. The journey is part of a state-sponsored initiative aimed at facilitating religious travel for elderly devotees who might otherwise face logistical challenges.
The train, equipped with amenities suited for senior passengers, set off from an undisclosed station in Odisha early on Wednesday. Organisers coordinated the itinerary to ensure smooth transit, with planned stops for meals and medical assistance if required.
Ayodhya, known as the birthplace of Lord Rama, and Varanasi, the ancient city on the banks of the Ganges, are among the most frequented pilgrimage destinations in India. The departure marks a significant effort by local authorities to promote inclusive religious tourism.
Authorities expect the train to reach its first destination, Ayodhya, within a day, followed by Varanasi the next. Upon arrival, the pilgrims will be escorted to major temples and ghats for darshan and rituals.
The initiative reflects a broader trend of state governments organizing dedicated travel services for senior citizens, especially for culturally important journeys.
The train, equipped with amenities suited for senior passengers, set off from an undisclosed station in Odisha early on Wednesday. Organisers coordinated the itinerary to ensure smooth transit, with planned stops for meals and medical assistance if required.
Ayodhya, known as the birthplace of Lord Rama, and Varanasi, the ancient city on the banks of the Ganges, are among the most frequented pilgrimage destinations in India. The departure marks a significant effort by local authorities to promote inclusive religious tourism.
Authorities expect the train to reach its first destination, Ayodhya, within a day, followed by Varanasi the next. Upon arrival, the pilgrims will be escorted to major temples and ghats for darshan and rituals.
The initiative reflects a broader trend of state governments organizing dedicated travel services for senior citizens, especially for culturally important journeys.