The recent addition of a stop for the Gaya-Kolkata Vande Bharat Express at the Parasnath railway station, named after the Jain pilgrimage site of Sammed Shikhar Parasnath, has brought joy to Jain pilgrims. This stop is especially beneficial for pilgrims traveling from Kolkata to Madhuban. The Tirthankar Kothi Trust has expressed...
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gratitude to the Indian Railways and the Government of India for this decision. Sammed Shikhar Parasnath is a major pilgrimage site for Jains, attracting many pilgrims via rail. The addition of this stop has generated excitement amongst Jain pilgrims, particularly after the Ranchi-Varanasi train previously received a stop. The stop is expected to not only provide convenience but also lead to an increase in the number of pilgrims visiting Parasnath. The Tirthankar Kothi Trust, including its president Ajit Pandya, general secretary Vineet Jhunjhria, and CEO Virendra Jain, expressed their thanks to the central government and the Ministry of Railways.