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Pitripaksh Rush: Gaya Prepares for Pilgrim Exodus
9 Oct
Summary
- Over 4.6 million devotees visited Gaya for Pitripaksh rituals.
- Gaya Junction intensifies crowd management for returning pilgrims.
- Authorities ensure smooth passenger movement and safety at the station.
Gaya Junction is experiencing heightened activity as over 4.6 million pilgrims commence their return journeys following the conclusion of Pitripaksh rituals. The district administration has significantly enhanced crowd management and security measures to accommodate the massive influx of devotees who have visited for pind daan and tarpan ceremonies.
District officials, including the District Magistrate and Senior Superintendent of Police, conducted thorough inspections of Gaya Junction's platforms and surroundings. They reviewed passenger movement, security arrangements, and essential facilities, directing officials to maintain vigilance for the next 48 hours. Emphasis was placed on ensuring orderly entry, managing crowds, and providing clear announcements regarding train schedules.
Security forces, comprising the Railway Protection Force and Government Railway Police, have been instructed to implement necessary measures for the safety of the departing pilgrims. Earlier, officials also oversaw crowd control at the Vishnupad Temple and Vaitarni pond, sites crucial for ancestral rituals during Pitripaksh. The significant turnout this year has already exceeded expectations from recent years.
