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Lord Shiva gets a berth on Kashi Mahakal Express

For the first time ever, a seat has been kept reserved for Lord Shiva in coach B5 in Kashi Mahakal Express train that was flagged off by PM via video-conferencing on February 16 in Varanasi.

For the first time ever, a seat reserved for a deity in Kashi Mahakal Express
For the first time ever, a seat reserved for a deity in Kashi Mahakal Express
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Published : Feb 17, 2020, 3:50 PM IST

Updated : Feb 17, 2020, 7:48 PM IST

Varanasi (UP): For the first time ever, the Kashi Mahakal Express train has been turned into a mini-temple for Lord Shiva.

Lord Shiva gets a berth on Kashi Mahakal Express

Seat number 64 of coach B5 in the train was reserved and left vacant for the deity.

The train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video-conferencing on February 16.

The train will cover 1,131 km between Varanasi and Indore via Lucknow and a distance of 1,102 km between Varanasi and Indore via Prayagraj (Allahabad) in approximately 19 hours.

ANI report

ALSO READ: PM inaugurates 'Kashi Ek Roop Anek' exhibition in Varanasi

Varanasi (UP): For the first time ever, the Kashi Mahakal Express train has been turned into a mini-temple for Lord Shiva.

Lord Shiva gets a berth on Kashi Mahakal Express

Seat number 64 of coach B5 in the train was reserved and left vacant for the deity.

The train was flagged off by Prime Minister Narendra Modi via video-conferencing on February 16.

The train will cover 1,131 km between Varanasi and Indore via Lucknow and a distance of 1,102 km between Varanasi and Indore via Prayagraj (Allahabad) in approximately 19 hours.

ANI report

ALSO READ: PM inaugurates 'Kashi Ek Roop Anek' exhibition in Varanasi

Last Updated : Feb 17, 2020, 7:48 PM IST
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