The holy month of Sawan has started from July 11. The month of Sawan in Hinduism is considered synonymous with devotion and faith of Lord Shiva. Let us tell you about the temples of Lord Bhole Nath, whose luck changes. Also, know how to reach these temples?

Amarnath Cave, Jammu and Kashmir

• Every devotee of Bhole Baba, the Amarnath cave in Jammu and Kashmir, wants to do it once in his life. Naturally, a Shivling of snow is made here, for which lakhs of devotees go to Amarnath in the month of Sawan.
• air shaft: The nearest airport of Amarnath cave is Srinagar International Airport. From here, you can reach Pahalgam (91 km) and Baltal (93 km) by taxi or bus. Helicopter service is available from both these points to Panchatarni. After this, one has to travel on foot or palanquin.
• railroad track: If you are going by train, then Jammuutvi is the nearest railway station, which is 250 km from Pahalgam and 275 km from Baltal.
• Roadways: You can come to Jammu by road to visit the Amarnath cave via Baltal or Pahalgam. To go from Jammu to Pahalgam, one has to take Jammu, Patnitop, Anantnag, Pahalgam, Chandanwadi, Sheshnag, Panchatrani and cave routes. At the same time, you can go to the cave via Jammu, Srinagar, Ganderbal, Sonamarg, Baltal, Domel for Baltal route.
• Local Transport: Taxis or buses are found from Jammu to Baltal or Pahalgam. At the same time, you can go from Pahalgam and Baltal to base camps from local transport or horse-palaki etc.

Kashi Vishwanath Temple, Varanasi

• Kashi Vishwanath Temple is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas and is built on the banks of the Ganges River in Varanasi, the beloved city of Lord Shiva. During Sawan, millions of kanwadis take Ganga water and perform Jalabhishek of Bholenath here.
• air shaft: Lal Bahadur Shastri of Varanasi is about 25 km from the International Airport Temple. Regular flights are available from Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata. From the airport to the temple can be reached by taxi or auto.
• railroad track: Varanasi Junction and Kashi railway stations are 3-5 km from the temple. Trains are available for Varanasi from major cities of the country.
• Roadways: Varanasi is well connected to the National Highway. Its distance from Lucknow is 300 km, while it is 120 km from Prayagraj. Buses and taxis are available for Varanasi from everywhere.
• Local Transport: You can take auto-rickshaws, bicycle rickshaws or e-rickshaws to reach the temple. The temple administration has started the facility of online darshan registration. You can register on www.srikashivishwanath.org website.

Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain

• Mahakaleshwar Jyotirlinga is famous for the Dakshinamukhi Shivling. In the month of Sawan, there is an influx of devotees here. At the same time, devotees get engaged in lines from night to attend Bhole Baba’s Bhasma Aarti.
• air shaft: Devi Ahilyabai Holkar Airport of Indore is 55 km from Ujjain. From there, the temple can be reached by taxi or bus.
• railroad track: Ujjain Junction railway station is 2 km from the temple. Direct trains are available from Delhi, Mumbai, and Bhopal.
• Roadways: Ujjain is 190 km from Bhopal and 55 km from Indore. State transport buses and private taxis are easily found here.
• Local Transport: You can reach the temple by auto or taxi. It is mandatory for Bhasma Aarti to register online on www.mahakaleshwar.nic.in website.

Baidyanath Dham, Deoghar

• Baidyanath Dham is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas. In the month of Sawan, one of the largest Kanwar fairs of the country is organized here. This is the reason why the devotees of Bhole remain here.
• air shaft: Birsa Munda Airport (250 km) or Patna Airport (270 km) of Ranchi is the nearest airport to Deoghar. Taxi or bus is easily available from there.
• railroad track: Jasidih Junction railway station is just 8 km from Deoghar. Baidyanath Dham can be easily reached from here.
• Roadways: Deoghar is connected by road from Ranchi, Patna and Kolkata (320 km). Special Kanwar buses run here in the month of Sawan.
• Local Transport: You can take auto or taxi from Jasidih to the temple. Special lines are made to visit the temple.

Somnath Temple, Gujarat

• Somnath Temple comes first in 12 Jyotirlingas. This temple built on the beach is famous for its grandeur. There are lines of people who do Jalabhishek here in Sawan.
• air shaft: Diu Airport (90 km) or Rajkot Airport (190 km) is the nearest airport to Somnath. Taxis or buses are available from there.
• railroad track: Veraval railway station is 7 km from the temple. Trains are available from Ahmedabad and Mumbai.
• Roadways: Buses and taxis are available from Ahmedabad (400 km) and Junagadh (85 km).
• Local Transport: You can take auto or taxi from Veraval to the temple. Darshan information is available on the temple website (www.somnath.org).

Trimbakeshwar Temple, Nashik

• Trimbakeshwar Jyotirlinga is known for its Trimukhi Shivling on the banks of the Godavari River. There is no shortage of those who do Rudrabhishek here in Sawan.
• air shaft: Nashik’s Ozhar Airport (30 km) or Mumbai Airport (180 km) is an airport near Triyankabeshwar Temple. From here, a taxi or bus for the temple is easily available.
• railroad track: You can take a taxi or bus from Nashik Road railway station (35 km) to the temple.
• Roadways: Mumbai (180 km) and Pune (200 km) can reach Nashik by road.
• Local Transport: The temple from Trimbakeshwar can be reached by auto or private vehicle. Online registration facility is also available for darshan in the temple.

Neelkanth Mahadev Temple, Rishikesh

• The connection of the Neelkanth Mahadev Temple located in the foothills of the Himalayas in Rishikesh is also with the story of Samudra Manthan. In the month of Sawan, there is an influx of Belpatra and Ganga water.
• air shaft: Jolly Grant Airport (20 km) of Dehradun is its nearest airport. You can take a taxi or bus from there.
• railroad track: Taxi is available from Rishikesh railway station (12 km) or Haridwar railway station (35 km).
• Roadways: Buses and taxis are available from Delhi (240 km) and Dehradun (45 km) to Neelkanth Mahadev Temple.
• Local Transport: To reach the temple, you can take a taxi or jeep from Rishikesh, which is 12 km from the hill route.

Incomplete Shiva Temple, Dev Baloda

• The incomplete Shiva temple located in Durg district of Chhattisgarh is famous for its mysterious story. This temple is considered miraculous despite being incomplete. A special fair is held here in the month of Sawan.
• air shaft: Swami Vivekananda Airport (50 km) of Raipur is its nearest airport. Taxis or buses are available from there.
• railroad track: Dev can reach Baloda with a taxi from Durg railway station (15 km) or Raipur railway station (40 km).
• Roadways: You can reach the temple by road from Raipur (40 km) and Bhilai (20 km).
• Local Transport: Dev Baloda village can be reached by auto or private vehicle. Parking and other facilities are available at the fair site in the month of Sawan.

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Prabhu wants to see Shri Ram and if you are not finding a way to go, then there is no need to get upset. For the devotees, IRCTC has decided to run the Bharat Gaurav Tourist Train, which will take a visit to all historical sites related to Prabhu Shri Ram. Through this train, you will also be able to travel to all religious places associated with Lord Shri Ram. Do you know what will be the route of this train and how much will be fare?

Railways took this decision

Railways are continuously running ‘Bharat Gaurav Tourist Trains’ to promote ‘Dekhna Apna Desh’ and ‘Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat’. In this episode, now planning has been made to cover all religious places related to Lord Shri Ram and Bharat Gaurav Tourist Trains are being run. This train will cover religious places related to the life and heritage of Lord Shri Ram. This special journey of IRCTC will complete the journey up to Ayodhya, Nandigram, Sitamarhi, Janakpur, Buxar, Varanasi, Prayagraj, Chitrakoot, Nashik, Hampi, Rameswaram and back to Delhi in 17 days.

How long will this train run?

This train will have space for a total of 150 tourists with AC1, AC2 and AC3 category. At the same time, the stoppage of the train will be at Delhi, Ghaziabad, Aligarh, Tundla, Etawah, Kanpur and Lucknow railway stations, where passengers can board and land in this train. Bharat Gaurav Deluxe AC Tourist Train will run from Safdarjung railway station in Delhi on 25 July 2025.

Which Dham will see this train?

In this journey, tourists will visit Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Hanuman Garhi and Rama’s Paidi (Saryu Ghat) in Ayodhya. After this, Bharat Temple in Nandigram, Sita’s birth place in Sitamarhi and Ram Janaki Temple in Janakpur (Nepal) will visit the temple. After this, the train will go to Buxar, where Ramrekha Ghat and Rameshnath Temple will be seen. Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Corridor, Tulsi Temple, Sankat Mochan Hanuman Temple will be seen in Varanasi. Also, you will be able to see Ganga Aarti. After this, passengers will be taken to Prayagraj, Shringverpur and Chitrakoot by road, where their night rest will also be arranged. Passengers will also be given darshan of Hampi’s Anjaneya cave after visiting the Trimbakeshwar temple in Nashik. After this, the train will also go to Rameswaram. This entire journey will be completed in 17 days and will cover a distance of about 7600 km.

How much will a passenger rent be?

The specialty of this train is that this train has two restaurants, one modern kitchen, shower cubals in coaches, sensor-based washroom function and foot massage. Apart from this, the train also has CCTV cameras and security guards. The price of this package is Rs 1,17,975 per person for third AC, Rs 1,40,120 per person for second AC and Rs 1,66,380 per person for First AC. This package includes train travel, arrangement of staying in 3-star hotels, food, transfer in AC coaches, traveling sightseeing, travel insurance and services of IRCTC Tour Manager. You can book tickets for this journey on irctuctourism.com/bharatgaurav website.

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Where will this special train run?

This Bharat Gaurav Express train will start from Bhagalpur station in Bihar and as part of a 12 -day journey, passengers will be given darshan of Tirupati, Rameshwar, Madurai, Kanyakumari and Mallikarjuna. This train will leave from Bhagalpur on 27 July and will return on 7 August. This entire journey will be completed in 11 nights and 12 days. Passengers will get an opportunity to experience the most prestigious temples and holy places in South India and seek blessings through this special tourist train of IRCTC.

Where will the stops be?

Many stops have been kept for this train including Bhagalpur, Jasidih, Madhupur, Barakar, Dhanbad, Bokaro, Muri, Ranchi, Rourkela, Jharsuguda, Champa, Bilaspur, Raipur and Durg. In this Bharat Gaurav train, 720 seats have been arranged in the sleeper class (economy) class, while there are 70 seats in third AC class. The special thing is that passengers taking tickets for this package have also been arranged for stay on the basis of rail travel as well as double/triple sharing (non-AC for Economy, AC for Standard and Comfort Class).

How will this package be booked?

Apart from the station, buses (AC for Economy Class and AC AC for Economy Class) have also been arranged in this package besides the station. At the same time, this package also has arrangements for passengers food (tea, breakfast, lunch and dinner), while onboard tour is also the facility of escort, housekeeping, security and paramedical staff. Passengers who want to be a part of this journey can get information about booking its ticket from www.irctctourism.com. At the same time, people living in Bihar, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, who want to become partners of this journey, can also book through IRCTC’s Kolkata and Ranchi offices or authorized agents).

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