Railways runs special train to Junagadh for Parikrama

RAJKOT: Railways have decided to run special trains between Rajkot and Junagadh to clear the extra rush of passengers during Parikrama at Junagadh, Western Railway is running Special passenger train from Rajkot to Junagadh and back with immediate effect till November 18.
The five day Lili Parikrama began on Friday night in Junagadh.
Over six lakh people from across the state participate in the Parikrama every year which passes through Girnar Wildlife Sanctuary.The forest department has placed signboards along the 36km route inside the sanctuary advising people not to throw waste and plastic inside the forests to save wildlife and environment.
According to district officials, 10 temporary clinics have been set up at Jinabava ni Madhi, Malvela and Bordevi to name a few. In all, 20 medical officers will be on duty round the clock during the Parikrama.
The forest department in association with NGOs and volunteers has set up special plastic collection centres at entry points of Parikrama to stop plastic items being carried inside the sanctuary.
The route begins from Bhavnath Taleti in Junagadh and devotees pass through Jinabava Madhi, Sarkadiya, Malvav and Bordevi before returning to the starting point on the fifth day. Voluntary organizations have started over 90 free kitchens for devotees along the route. Medical camps have been set up at various junctions to provide emergency medical aid to devotees.
The Junagadh administration has issued notification banning entry of vehicles from November 9 to November 14 at Bhavnath Taleti except public transport, passenger rickshaws and civic body buses to control traffic in view of the heavy rush of devotees.