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<p data-start="83" data-end="446"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Under the Senior Citizen Pilgrimage Scheme by the Devasthan Department, Rajasthan&rsquo;s first air-conditioned heritage-themed train is being flagged off today from Durgapura Railway Station, heading towards Rameswaram. The train, adorned with vibrant visuals celebrating Rajasthan's cultural legacy, will carry 776 senior citizens from six districts.</span></p>
<p data-start="448" data-end="692"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma, along with Devasthan Department Minister Joraram Kumawat, will flag off the train. This marks the first time an AC train has been introduced under the scheme to enhance the travel comfort of elderly passengers.</span></p>
<p data-start="694" data-end="1074"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The train features 14 specially decorated coaches, each showcasing Rajasthan&rsquo;s rich cultural heritage &mdash; from forts and temples to folk dances, festivals, and even the churches of Goa, which is newly added to this year&rsquo;s itinerary. A dedicated coach also pays tribute to Rajasthan&rsquo;s military legacy, with visuals of the Jaisalmer War Museum, Tanot Border, and Mahajan firing range.</span></p>
<p data-start="1076" data-end="1284"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Pilgrims include 450 passengers from Jaipur and Dausa, 150 from Sikar, Alwar, and Jhunjhunu, and 176 from Bharatpur, who will board at Sawai Madhopur. The return journey is scheduled for the night of June 12.</span></p>
<p data-start="1286" data-end="1603"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">In addition to heritage-themed d&eacute;cor, the train offers traditional Rajasthani cuisine in the pantry car, featuring dishes such as Kair-Sangri, Bajra Roti, Rabri, Lassi, and Kulfi. A newly developed mobile app has also been launched to provide detailed pilgrimage information and improve accessibility for the elderly.</span></p>
<p data-start="1605" data-end="1751"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">The eight-day journey includes visits to sacred sites like Ramnath Swami Jyotirling, Dhanushkodi, Brahmakund, and the Meenakshi Temple in Madurai.</span></p>
<p data-start="1753" data-end="1961"><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">Though part of the 2025-26 budget, the AC train is being launched early to accommodate the remaining 7,200 pilgrims under the 2024-25 scheme. Applications for the next round of 50,000 pilgrims will open soon.</span></p>
<p data-start="1963" data-end="2122" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node=""><span style="font-family: georgia, palatino, serif; font-size: 12pt;">This special train turns the pilgrimage into an immersive cultural experience &mdash; a moving museum reflecting Rajasthan's timeless spiritual and artistic essence.<br><br>Except for the headline, this article has not been edited by the Benefit News editorial team and is published directly from the IANS news feed.</span></p>
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Heritage Train takes off from Marwar Junction

Senior citizens begin 8-day Rameswaram yatra on Rajasthan's first AC train showcasing state heritage

Rajasthan Flags Off 1st Heritage-Themed AC Train

Senior citizens begin 8-day Rameswaram yatra on Rajasthan's first AC train showcasing state heritage

June 6, 2025 | 10:12 IST