Special Train Under Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana Departs for Ayodhya with 850 Pilgrims from Bilaspur Division

Over 37,000 Devotees Have Visited Ram Lalla So Far

Raipur, January 2026 : Under the Chhattisgarh government’s Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana, a special train carrying 850 pilgrims from the Bilaspur division departed today from Bilaspur Railway Station for Ayodhya Dham. As part of this sacred यात्रा, the pilgrims will also have the special opportunity to offer prayers at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi. The railway station witnessed an atmosphere filled with enthusiasm and devotion as the pilgrims embarked on the holy journey.

Beltra MLA Sushant Shukla and District Panchayat President Rajesh Suryavanshi welcomed the pilgrims with flower garlands and extended their best wishes for a smooth and auspicious journey.

The railway station resonated with religious fervour as pilgrims raised slogans of “Jai Siya Ram” and “Har Har Mahadev”, filling the surroundings with devotion. Women, elderly citizens, and youth alike were immersed in spiritual joy. Continuous bhajan and kirtan programmes were organised at the station, adding to the devotional ambience. Officials and staff from the district administration, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, and IRCTC welcomed the pilgrims with garlands and ensured that all arrangements were in place for a comfortable journey.

The state government has ensured comprehensive facilities for pilgrims under the Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana. These include free rail travel, vegetarian meals on the train, medical facilities, and night-stay accommodations. Darshan at Kashi Vishwanath Temple in Varanasi is also included in the itinerary. The IRCTC-operated train is equipped with sleeper coaches, along with robust arrangements for cleanliness and security. A special medical team was deployed at the station by the district administration, while the Chhattisgarh Tourism Board organised cultural programmes to create a spiritually enriching environment.

So far, more than 37,000 devotees have visited Ram Lalla in Ayodhya under the Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana of the Chhattisgarh government. The scheme has become a meaningful medium to connect economically weaker sections with religious tourism, thereby promoting cultural and spiritual heritage. The initiative reflects the state government’s commitment to strengthening social unity and preserving cultural traditions by making pilgrimage journeys simple and accessible.

Pilgrims expressed immense happiness over the initiative. An elderly pilgrim said that the Chief Minister’s scheme had fulfilled the dreams of poor people like him, calling the free travel and facilities highly commendable. A woman pilgrim expressed joy at being able to visit both Kashi Vishwanath and Ram Lalla in a single journey, calling it a blessing of God and thanking the Sai government for making the pilgrimage possible.

The Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana, operated by the Chhattisgarh government, is meant for permanent residents of Chhattisgarh. Individuals aged 18 to 75 years are eligible to benefit from the scheme, with priority given to senior citizens, widows, persons with disabilities, and economically weaker families. The scheme is entirely free of cost and includes darshan at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Kashi Vishwanath darshan in Varanasi, rail travel, meals, and accommodation.