Archive · 24 Aug 2026
Eastern Railway Medical Teams Aid Exhausted Shravani Mela Pilgrims
Many people walk long distances to visit Baba Baidyanath Dham during the Shravani Mela.
Some pilgrims become tired, dehydrated or hurt along the way.
Eastern Railway has medical teams working day and night at Deoghar and Jasidih stations.
The teams treated painful foot blisters and other injuries.
They also helped a confused pilgrim who was suffering from heat exhaustion.
Doctors gave him oral rehydration solution and watched him until he became alert again.
Railway staff also provided wheelchairs, resting spaces, water and toilets.
These services are meant to help pilgrims travel home safely and avoid more serious health problems.
Nearly 20 lakh pilgrims passed through Eastern Railway stations for Baba Baidyanath Dham by August 17.
Medical teams at Jasidih and Deoghar stations are providing round-the-clock care during the Shravani Mela.
Doctors treated severe foot injuries caused by prolonged barefoot walking and ruptured friction blisters.
A disoriented pilgrim suffering from heat exhaustion was stabilised with ORS and supportive care at Jasidih.
Railway facilities include holding areas, rest zones, drinking water, toilets, charging points and CCTV monitoring.
- Who
- Eastern Railway medical teams and railway staff assisted pilgrims attending the Shravani Mela.
- What
- They provided emergency treatment for foot injuries, dehydration, exhaustion and disorientation, along with other passenger-support services.
- When
- During the ongoing Shravani Mela; nearly 20 lakh pilgrims had passed through the relevant stations by August 17.
- Where
- At Jasidih and Deoghar railway stations serving pilgrims travelling to Baba Baidyanath Dham in Deoghar.
- Why
- To provide timely care, prevent health complications and help pilgrims return home safely.
- Pilgrim footfall
- Nearly 20 lakh pilgrims passed through Eastern Railway stations by August 17.
- Medical locations
- Jasidih station and Deoghar station.
- Common conditions treated
- Foot injuries, ruptured friction blisters, dehydration, heat exhaustion, disorientation and fatigue.
- Foot-injury treatment
- Staff cleaned, irrigated and dressed wounds, provided padding and analgesics, and assessed tetanus-prophylaxis needs.
- Emergency support
- A disoriented pilgrim received wheelchair assistance, ORS, observation and supportive care.
- Station facilities
- Holding areas, rest areas with mobile charging points, drinking water, toilets and continuous CCTV monitoring.
- Medical oversight
- Eastern Railway's principal chief medical director, Nataraj Basappa, reviewed the arrangements.