Special Trains to Sabarimala for Ayyappa Devotees: Complete Schedule Details

In a gesture to facilitate the smooth travel of Ayyappa devotees heading to Sabarimala for their pilgrimage during the Mandal-Makaravilakku season, the Railway Department has introduced special trains. These trains are particularly focused on serving devotees from Telugu states like Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. With the Sabarimala temple now open for devotees, the railways have made arrangements to ensure a hassle-free journey for those heading to the temple town.

Train Services for Devotees from Hyderabad via Kadapa

This year, as part of the special arrangements, the Railway Department has made available four special trains from Kachiguda to Kollam, passing through Kadapa. Here are the details of the scheduled trains:

1. Train No. 07133
   • Departure: Kachiguda at 3:40 PM
   • Arrival: Kadapa at 12:10 AM (same day), Kottayam at 6:50 PM (next day)
   • Dates: 14th, 21st, and 28th of this month
2. Train No. 07134 (Return Journey)
   • Departure: Kottayam at 8:30 PM
   • Arrival: Kadapa at 1:00 PM (next day), Kachiguda at 11:40 PM
   • Dates: 15th, 22nd, and 29th of this month
3. Train No. 07135
   • Departure: Kachiguda at 12:00 PM
   • Arrival: Kadapa at 10:25 PM, Kottayam at 4:00 PM (next day)
   • Dates: 19th and 26th of this month
4. Train No. 07136 (Return Journey)
   • Departure: Kottayam at 6:10 PM
   • Arrival: Kadapa at 11:50 AM (next day), Kachiguda at 11:45 AM
   • Dates: 20th and 27th of this month

Special Train from Nanded

1. Train No. 07139
   • Departure: Nanded at 8:20 AM
   • Arrival: Kadapa at 2:50 AM (next day), Kollam at 10:30 PM
   • Date: 16th of this month
2. Train No. 07140 (Return Journey)
   • Departure: Kollam at 2:30 AM
   • Arrival: Kadapa at 11:00 PM, Secunderabad at 12:00 PM (next day)
   • Date: 18th of this month (only available up to Secunderabad)

Special Train from Moulali

1. Train No. 07141
   • Departure: Moulali at 2:45 PM
   • Arrival: Kadapa at 2:50 AM (next day), Kollam at 10:30 PM
   • Dates: 23rd and 30th of this month
2. Train No. 07142 (Return Journey)
   • Departure: Kollam at 2:30 AM
   • Arrival: Kadapa at 11:00 PM, Moulali at 1:00 PM (next day)
   • Dates: 25th of this month and 2nd December

Conclusion

These special trains aim to accommodate the large number of devotees traveling to Sabarimala to offer their prayers to Lord Ayyappa. The Railway Department’s timely initiative ensures that the pilgrims have a comfortable and convenient journey, especially during the peak season. Devotees from Telugu states can now take advantage of these services to make their pilgrimage hassle-free.