Hyderabad, In view of the heavy passenger traffic during Diwali and Chhath Puja, the South Central Railway will operate special trains to various destinations.

On which routes will special trains operate

Train No. 07497 Tirupati-Secunderabad Special will operate on Friday, 17 October, and Train No. 07498 Secunderabad-Tirupati Special will operate on Saturday, 18 October. Train No. 07213 Vijayawada-Secunderabad Special and Train No. 07214 Secunderabad-Vijayawada Special will operate on 17 and 18 October. Train No. 07165 Hyderabad-Bhubaneswar New Special will operate from 4 to 25 November (4 services) every Tuesday, and Train No. 07166 Bhubaneswar New-Hyderabad Special will operate from 5 to 26 November (4 services) every Wednesday. In the same sequence, Train No. 01438 Dharmavaram-Solapur Special will operate on 18 October. Train No. 06095 MGR Chennai Central-Santragachi Special will operate on Friday, 17 October, and Train No. 06096 Santragachi-MGR Chennai Central Special will operate on Saturday, 18 October. Train No. 05541 Darbhanga-Yasvantpur Special will operate from 20 October to 17 November (5 services) every Monday, and Train No. 05542 Yasvantpur-Darbhanga Special will operate from 23 October to 20 November (5 services) every Thursday.

Diwali

Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a major religious and cultural celebration originating in the Indian subcontinent, primarily observed by Hindus, Sikhs, and Jains. Its history is rooted in ancient legends, such as the return of Lord Rama to his kingdom after 14 years of exile. The five-day festival symbolizes the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance.

Chhath Puja

Chhath Puja is an ancient Hindu festival dedicated to the solar deity, Surya, and his consort, Chhathi Maiya. It originated in the Indian subcontinent and is mentioned in ancient texts like the Vedas and the Mahabharata, highlighting its deep historical roots. The festival is primarily celebrated in Bihar, Jharkhand, and eastern Uttar Pradesh, and involves rituals like fasting and offering prayers to the setting and rising sun.