WR Premium Superfast Summer Special Trains 2015

This month onwards, Western Railway is operating weekly and tri-weekly multiple train services specially for the summer to and fro from major cities. Booking for the trains have already opened for the first few trips of these trains and for remaining trips, the booking will be opened 15 days prior to the date of the journey as per the Advance Reservation period only through IRCTC website.

WR special trains from Mumbai to Ajmer for URS fair

Western Railways is operating 2 special trains for the Ajmer URS fair. The trains are departing from Bandra terminus, Mumbai post-midnight and reaching Ajmer the same night. One train proceeds via Ahmedabad and the other via Ratlam. Booking for the trains is open.

2014 Diwali Festival dates and Lakshmi puja timings

The festival of Diwali beings tomorrow. There are sparkling, colourful days ahead, with diyas on the doorstep, marigold buntings at doorways and beautiful patterned rangolis on floors. It is time to indulge and have a lip-smacking time on faraal and mithais. It is also the occasion when family get-togethers with friends & relatives make for many a happy time, celebrating the 5 days of the festival of lights.

One of the most important deities worshipped during Diwali is Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. In addition, Lord Ganesha, the God of wisdom and Goddess Saraswati, the goddess of knowlege and learing, are worshipped too. 

How the Peacock became Goddess Saraswati’s mount & got its unique colours

Ever wondered how the peacock got its beautiful deep blue coat and unique train? This blog post narrates the mythological legend of the peacock and its beauty. 

Goddess Saraswati once expressed her desire to explore different places on earth. Sage Narada told her that the most beautiful place on earth was India as, of all the places on earth, it was the most colourful and enchanting place. He did not want Goddess Saraswati to go on her own, though, so accompanied her on her travels around India. 

9 Colours of Navratri 2014

Want to dress up in the same colours as the Devi's garments? Check out the list below, which provides the colours corresponding to the 9 incarnations of Goddess Durga. These incarnations are worshipped during the 9 days and nights of the Navratri festival.

Western Railway train from Mumbai to Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra October 2014

Western Railway is operating a weekly super fast Premium Special train between Mumbai and Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Katra between 6^th October and 28^th October 2014.

Western Railway Festival Special Trains from West to East and North India October 2014

Western Railway is operating special trains for the forthcoming festive season. These trains will be in operation from 1^st October 2014 onwards.