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Vibrant Welcome for Shiva Devotees at Somnath Swabhiman Parv in Gujarat

The Gujarat government organized a vibrant welcome for Shiva devotees arriving by special train at Veraval Railway Station for the Somnath Swabhiman Parv. Devotees from Rajkot, Surat, Ahmedabad, and Vadodara were greeted with kumkum tilak, drum beats, shehnai, and traditional Bhathigal Garba. Integrated planning has provided special bus services from the station to the temple for convenient darshan. The event, held from January 8-11, reflects deep devotion and strong faith in Somnath.

Key Points: Somnath Swabhiman Parv: Devotees Welcomed with Garba, Shehnai

  • Special trains from 4 cities
  • Traditional welcome at Veraval station
  • Seamless bus service to temple
  • State-organized Swabhiman Parv event
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Swabhiman Parv: Devotees arriving by train from Rajkot, Surat, Vadodara, Ahmedabad accorded a vibrant welcome with drum beats, shehnai, and traditional Bhathigal Garba

Gujarat welcomes Shiva devotees with traditional music & dance at Veraval station for Swabhiman Parv. Special trains & buses ensure smooth pilgrimage to Somnath.

"The facilities provided have made it possible to have darshan comfortably - Shri Akshay Panchal"

Gandhinagar, January 9

Under the 'Swabhiman Parv', a celebration of India's spiritual faith being held from January 8 to 11, the Gujarat government made special arrangements for Shiva devotees. As part of these efforts, special train services have been introduced for devotees travelling from Rajkot, Surat, Ahmedabad, and Vadodara to Somnath, ensuring safe, smooth, and convenient travel to the sacred Somnath Dham.

On the occasion of the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a special welcome programme was held at Veraval Railway Station. Shiva devotees arriving by train from various cities were greeted with kumkum tilak, bouquets, drumbeats, shehnai, and Bhathigal Garba, reflecting deep devotion, warmth, and strong faith in Somnath.

At the break of dawn on January 9, the land of Prabhas resonated with chants of 'Har Har Mahadev - Jai Somnath' as the Veraval Railway Station premises echoed with devotional fervour.

The Gujarat State Road Transport Corporation has arranged special bus services between the station and the temple, enabling many devotees from Rajkot, Surat, Ahmedabad, and Vadodara to have darshan at Somnath.

With the introduction of special train services, Shiva devotees are benefiting from timely and comfortable travel.

Under the Somnath Swabhiman Parv, a range of facilities, including transportation, guidance, and overall management, have been implemented smoothly for devotees.

Integrated planning has been undertaken to ensure smooth movement and convenience for devotees travelling from Veraval Railway Station to the Somnath Temple.

Shri Akshay Panchal from Tapi district stated that the facilities provided have made it possible to have darshan comfortably, and he expressed happiness at being part of the occasion.

Shri. Heli Rathod, a resident of Surat, said that good facilities were provided during the train journey. She added that bus service from the station to the temple will make darshan easier and more convenient.

- ANI

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Priya S
What a beautiful and heartwarming scene! The thought of devotees being welcomed with shehnai and Bhathigal Garba at the station itself fills me with joy. This is our culture and faith in action. Har Har Mahadev!
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Rohit P
Excellent logistical planning. The integrated transport from train to bus to temple shows good governance. Hope such facilities continue for other major pilgrimages across India as well. Makes a huge difference for families and elderly devotees.
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Sarah B
While the effort is praiseworthy, I hope the focus on comfort and convenience doesn't overshadow the spiritual essence of the pilgrimage. The journey itself is meant to be a tapasya (penance) sometimes. Just a thought.
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Vikram M
As someone from Vadodara, my parents took this special train. They couldn't stop talking about the seamless experience and the festive atmosphere from the moment they arrived. Feeling proud of Gujarat's administration for this. 👏
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Kavya N
The image of the station echoing with chants at dawn is so powerful! It's more than just travel facilities; it's about creating a sacred and celebratory ecosystem for devotees. This is how faith and public service should work together.

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