Archive · 7 Jun 2025
Rath Yatra Travel Demand Soars; Government Forms Oversight Committee
The upcoming Rath Yatra festival is causing a surge in travel bookings.
Train and bus tickets to Digha are in high demand, with many trains already full and long waiting lists.
To manage the large crowds expected, the government has formed a special committee of ministers to oversee the event's arrangements in Puri.
They will focus on ensuring the religious rituals run smoothly, managing the crowds, and making sure everything is convenient for the many people attending.
The government is also planning to invite important leaders to celebrate the annual festival.
Train and bus bookings to Digha for the Rath Yatra are nearly full.
The Tamralipta Express has a waitlist of over 100 for June 27.
The government formed a ministerial panel to oversee the arrangements for the Puri Rath Yatra.
The committee will focus on smooth rituals, crowd management, and devotee convenience.
The government is planning to invite the President, Prime Minister, and Union ministers to the festival.
- Who
- The government, railway officials, bus operators, and devotees.
- What
- The government formed a committee to oversee arrangements for the Puri Rath Yatra and there is a surge in travel bookings to Digha.
- When
- The Rath Yatra is scheduled for June 27
- Where
- Puri and Digha, India
- Why
- To facilitate travel to the Rath Yatra and to ensure proper arrangements for a large gathering of devotees.
- Rath Yatra Date
- June 27
- Location of Event
- Digha, Puri
- Committee Head
- Deputy Chief Minister Pravati Parida
- Tamralipta Express Waitlist (June 27)
- 117 (non-AC), 67 (AC)
- Anticipated Attendance
- Exceeding 10 lakh devotees
