Articles tagged under: Holi

Platform Ticket Ban Imposed at Surat and Udhna Railway Stations Due to Holi Rush

March 13, 2025
Platform Ticket Ban Imposed at Surat and Udhna Railway Stations Due to Holi Rush

Surat: In anticipation of the heavy passenger rush during the Holi and Dhuleti festival, the Western Railway has decided to ban the issuance of platform tickets at Surat and Udhna railway stations from March 13th to March 16th. This measure aims to control the overwhelming crowd at the stations. The decision comes as a result of the significant surge in passengers traveling to their hometowns in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan for the festival. On Tuesday alone, over 10,000 pa...Read More

Gandhinagar goes festive; CM, Speaker, Ministers, MLAs play Holi

March 12, 2025
Gandhinagar goes festive; CM, Speaker, Ministers, MLAs play Holi

Gandhinagar: Gujarat Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel, Speaker Shankarbhai Chaudhary, ministers, and MLAs played Holi at the State Assembly campus in capital Gandhinagar today. This was the second such Holi celebration hosted by the Speaker in recent years. The ministers and MLAs danced, threw colors on one another, and had a great time. Minister of State for Home Harsh Sanghavi was especially seen participating very actively. A large lotus was created on the lawn of the State Assembly campus u...Read More

Dakor Temple Gears Up for Holi – Fagani Poonam, Expecting 7 Lakh Devotees

March 09, 2025
Dakor Temple Gears Up for Holi – Fagani Poonam, Expecting 7 Lakh Devotees

Dakor:  The revered Ranchhodrayji Temple in Dakor is preparing for the grand celebration of the Holi (Phagani Poonam) festival on March 14th. The temple is expecting a massive influx of devotees, with an estimated 7 lakh people visiting over two days, March 13th and 14th. Extended Darshan Timings and Preparations To accommodate the large crowds, the temple authorities have extended the darshan (viewing) timings. On March 13th, the Mangala Aarti (morning prayer) will be held at 5:00 AM, and on...Read More

Traffic Restrictions Imposed on Dakor Pilgrimage Routes till March 15 ; Details

March 09, 2025
Traffic Restrictions Imposed on Dakor Pilgrimage Routes till March 15 ; Details

Nadiad: In anticipation of the annual Dakor pilgrimage, the Additional Collector has issued a notification imposing traffic restrictions on major routes leading to Dakor from March 9th to 15th. The restrictions are aimed at ensuring the smooth and safe movement of pilgrims during this period. No Entry for Vehicles on Key Routes During the specified dates, a "No Entry" order will be in effect for all vehicles on the following routes: Raska Pota Canal (Ahmedabad Road) to Mahemdavad, Khatr...Read More

Surat-Udhna Railway Stations Gear Up to Manage Holi Festival Rush

March 09, 2025
Surat-Udhna Railway Stations Gear Up to Manage Holi Festival Rush

Surat: With the Holi festival and summer vacations approaching, the Western Railway is preparing to manage the expected surge in passenger traffic at Surat and Udhna railway stations. The railway administration is on high alert due to ongoing construction work at Surat station, which has led to the diversion of numerous trains to Udhna. To handle the anticipated crowds, especially on trains heading towards Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Jharkhand, and Rajasthan, the railway has deployed additional secu...Read More

Western Railway Announces 4 Pairs of Special Trains linked to Gujarat for Holi and Summer Season

March 05, 2025
Western Railway Announces 4 Pairs of Special Trains linked to Gujarat for Holi and Summer Season

Mumbai: For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand during the Holi festival & Summer season, Western Railway will run 4 more pairs of Special Train o­n Special fare to various destinations. According to a press release issued by Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, Shri Vineet Abhishek the details of these trains are as under:  1.Train No. 09075/09076 Mumbai Central - Kathgodam (Weekly) Superfast Special [32 Trips] Train No. 09075 Mumba...Read More

Holashtak and Minarak: Month-Long Pause on Auspicious Activities in Gujarat

March 04, 2025

Gandhinagar: From March 6th to April 14th, residents of Gujarat will observe a period considered inauspicious for major life events, marked first by Holashtak and then by Minarak. This period, spanning over a month, will see a halt to weddings and other significant ceremonies. The eight-day period known as Holashtak, preceding the festival of Holi, commences on March 6th at 10:52 AM and lasts until March 14th at 12:25 PM. Astrological texts dictate that the period leading up to Holika Dahan ...Read More

Western Railway to run four more pairs of Holi special trains from Gujarat

March 15, 2024
Western Railway to run four more pairs of Holi special trains from Gujarat

Mumbai: Western Railway will run 4 more pairs of Special Train o­n Special fare to various destinations. According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of these trains are as under: 1.Train No. 09209/09210 Bandra Terminus – Bhavnagar Superfast Special [2 Trips] Train No. 09209 Bandra Terminus – Bhavnagar Superfast Special will depart from Bandra Terminus at 11.15 hrs, o­n Sunday, 24thMarch, 2024 and wil...Read More

હોળી-ધૂળેટી તહેવારમાં એસટી બસની હજારો વધારાની ટ્રીપ સંચાલિત કરવનું આયોજન

March 15, 2024
હોળી-ધૂળેટી તહેવારમાં એસટી બસની હજારો વધારાની ટ્રીપ સંચાલિત કરવનું આયોજન

ગાંધીનગરઃ રાજ્યના પંચમહાલ, દાહોદ, ઝાલોદ, ગોધરા, સંતરામપુર, છોટાઉદેપુર વગેરે જિલ્લાઓ માથી મજૂર વર્ગ નાગરિકો રાજ્યના અન્ય જીલ્લાઓ ખાતે નોકરી/વ્યવસાય/મજૂરી અર્થે આવન-જાવન કરે છે. ઉપરાંત નોકરી/�...Read More

Western Railway to run 9 pairs of Holi Special trains to various destinations

March 13, 2024
Western Railway to run 9 pairs of Holi Special trains to various destinations

Mumbai: For the convenience of passengers and with a view to meet the travel demand during the Holi festival, Western Railway will run 9 pairs of Special Train o­n Special fare to various destinations. According to a press release issued by Shri Sumit Thakur – Chief Public Relations Officer of Western Railway, the details of these trains are as under: 1.Train No. 09525/09526 Hapa – Naharlagun Special [02 Trips] Train No. 09525 Hapa – Naharlagun Special will depart from Hapa ...Read More