- ‘Under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, devotees are getting the opportunity of free pilgrimage through Shri Ramlala Darshan Yojana’
- “Along with Lord Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya, you will also get the opportunity to visit Baba Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi.”
The ambitious Shri Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana of the Chhattisgarh government is becoming a medium to fulfill the faith, devotion and religious aspirations of the devotees of the state. Under this scheme, operated under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, a special train carrying 850 devotees from various districts of Bilaspur division left for Ayodhya Dham today from Bilaspur Railway Station to have darshan of Lord Shri Ram Lalla. In an atmosphere filled with faith, devotion and joy, the pilgrims started their holy journey with chants of Lord Shri Ram. During this journey, the devotees will get the privilege of having darshan of Lord Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya Dham as well as Baba Kashi Vishwanath in Varanasi.
At a special event held at Bilaspur Railway Station, Janjgir-Champa Lok Sabha constituency MP Mrs. Kamlesh Jangde, Bilha MLA Mr. Dharamlal Kaushik, Bilaspur District Panchayat Chairman Mr. Rajesh Suryavanshi, along with other public representatives, flagged off the special train. Officials and employees from the district administration, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, Railways, and Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) were present on the occasion.
- ‘The desire of devotees to visit Ayodhya is being realised due to the initiative of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai’
Under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, the state government is committed to providing the people of the state with the opportunity to visit major pilgrimage sites associated with their religious beliefs. Through the Shri Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana, devotees from Chhattisgarh are being provided the opportunity to visit Ayodhya and worship at the magnificent temple of Lord Shri Ram.
Lord Shri Ram has a deep connection with the culture, folk life, and faith of Chhattisgarh. Chhattisgarh is considered the maternal home of Lord Shri Ram. Therefore, a pilgrimage to Ayodhya holds special religious and emotional significance for devotees from the state. This initiative by the state government is providing devotees with the opportunity to fulfill their long-standing religious aspirations.
- ‘Pilgrimage is getting encouragement under the guidance of Tourism and Culture Minister Shri Rajesh Agarwal’
Under the guidance of State Tourism and Culture Minister Shri Rajesh Agarwal, continuous work is being done towards promoting religious tourism and providing the opportunity to devotees to visit major pilgrimage sites.
The Shri Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana not only honors the religious faith of the people of the state, but also strengthens Chhattisgarh’s cultural and spiritual traditions. Under the scheme, devotees are being transported to Ayodhya via special trains.
Such religious tours are providing an opportunity to the people of the state to connect with the rich cultural heritage, historical pilgrimage sites and spiritual traditions of the country.
- “You will get the benefit of seeing Shri Ram Lalla in Ayodhya and Baba Vishwanath in Kashi.”
This pilgrimage holds special significance for the 850 devotees departing from the Bilaspur division. During the journey, the pilgrims will reach Ayodhya and visit Lord Ram Lalla, seated in the magnificent temple of Lord Shri Ram.
In addition, pilgrims will also have the opportunity to visit Baba Kashi Vishwanath in the ancient religious and cultural city of Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Kashi, the holy city of Lord Shiva, is a major place of faith in Sanatan Dharma. Thus, devotees will have the privilege of seeing both Lord Shri Ram and Lord Shiva in a single pilgrimage.
Both Ayodhya and Kashi are major centers of Indian culture, spiritual consciousness, and religious traditions. A visit to these sacred sites will be a special opportunity for devotees to experience faith and spiritual experience.
- ‘Public representatives flagged off the devotees’
In the programme organised on the occasion of departure of the special train at Bilaspur Railway Station, MP Smt. Kamlesh Jangde, MLA Shri Dharamlal Kaushik and District Panchayat President Shri Rajesh Suryavanshi along with the public representatives present wished the pilgrims for their journey.
Public representatives flagged off the special train for Ayodhya Dham. The atmosphere of excitement and enthusiasm among the devotees on this occasion was palpable. The passengers’ faces reflected the joy of seeing Lord Shri Ram Lalla and their special eagerness for the religious journey.
- ‘Coordination between the district administration, tourism board, railways and IRCTC’
The district administration, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, Indian Railways, and IRCTC play a key role in conducting the pilgrimage under the Shri Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana. Coordination has been established between the relevant departments and organizations to make travel arrangements for pilgrims.
Officials and staff from the district administration, Chhattisgarh Tourism Board, Railways, and IRCTC were present during the departure of the special train. Necessary coordination was carried out by the concerned staff to ensure an orderly journey for pilgrims from various districts.
- ‘Along with religious faith, there is also a message of cultural unity’
The Shri Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana is fostering not only religious faith but also cultural unity and social harmony. Devotees from various districts across the state are traveling together to connect with the nation’s great religious and cultural traditions.
Chhattisgarh’s folk culture is deeply rooted in devotion to Lord Shri Ram. He holds a special place in the people’s lives, folk songs, religious events, and cultural traditions. Therefore, a pilgrimage to Ayodhya is not only a pilgrimage for devotees from the state, but also an important opportunity to connect with their cultural and spiritual heritage.
The Shri Ram Lalla Darshan Yojana, operated under the leadership of Chief Minister Shri Vishnu Dev Sai, is fulfilling the state’s long-standing desire to visit Ayodhya. The special train carrying 850 devotees from Bilaspur division to Ayodhya is an important initiative in this direction. This journey, while honoring the faith of the people of the state, is also becoming a means of further strengthening the centuries-old cultural and spiritual ties between Chhattisgarh and Ayodhya.