Archive · 27 Oct 2025
MSRTC to Run Extra Buses for Kartik Ekadashi Pilgrimage
Every year, many people go to Pandharpur for a religious trip called Kartik Ekadashi.
The state's bus company, MSRTC, is helping people get there.
They're putting 1,150 extra buses on the road!
These buses will run from October 28 to November 3.
The bus company is also setting up special areas for women, like rooms for moms with babies.
They'll also offer bus services directly from villages.
Women and older people get discounts, and people over 75 ride free.
MSRTC to operate 1,150 extra buses for Kartik Ekadashi pilgrimage.
Special services will run from October 28 to November 3.
Services operate from Pandharpur’s ‘Chandrabhaga’ bus station.
Dedicated teams will handle maintenance and on-road repairs.
MSRTC will provide direct bus services from villages to Pandharpur.
- Who
- MSRTC and Devotees
- What
- Operation of additional buses for pilgrimage
- When
- October 28 to November 3
- Where
- Pandharpur, Maharashtra
- Why
- To facilitate smooth travel for devotees
- Event
- Kartik Ekadashi Pilgrimage
- Location
- Pandharpur, Maharashtra
- Organizer
- Maharashtra State Road Transport Corporation (MSRTC)
- Additional Buses
- 1,150
- Service Dates
- October 28 - November 3
- Passenger Discounts
- 50% for women/senior citizens, free for 75+
Sources
Godavari Temples Gear Up For Karthika Rush
Devotees Throng Yadagirigutta Temple For Karthika Masam
Free Laddu for Sparsha Darshanam Devotees at Srisailam
Devotees Throng Temples On First Monday Of Karthika Masam
