Recently, the centre released the announcement of operating a special train between Jammu and Haridwar on June 14 and 15 to mark the occasion of Somvati Amavasya. Scroll down to know more about it.
Jammu-Haridwar Special Train To Run On June 14-15
As per a report by The News Mill, Union Minister of State for Science and Technology Jitendra Singh announced the new special train between Jammu and Haridwar on June 14 and 15. The request for the special train was made by Jammu and Kashmir State Executive Member and In-Charge of the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, Prem Nath Dogra, to accommodate devotees travelling to Haridwar in Uttarakhand for the Somvati Amavasya event.
Expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Railways Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw, Jitendra Singh took to his official X account and wrote, “Good News for Kathua, Hiranagar, and Jammu. Thanks, Railway Minister Sh. Ashwini Vaishnaw, for accepting the demand to run a special train between Jammu and Haridwar on the occasion of Amavasya. In the last 12 years under PM Narendra Modi, there has not been a single demand from the region that has gone unconceded.”
Good News for #Kathua #Hiranagar #Jammu
Thanks Railway Minister Sh @AshwiniVaishnaw, for accepting the demand to run a special train between Jammu and #Haridwar on the occasion of #Amavasya.
In last 12 years under PM @narendramodi, there has not been a single demand… pic.twitter.com/u0T8c1Zzis
— Dr Jitendra Singh (@DrJitendraSingh) June 9, 2026
Back in June, Singh had formally written to Railways Minister Vaishnaw enclosing Prem Nath Dogra’s request for the train service. Special trains are often operated by Indian Railways during religious festivals to carry devotees visiting pilgrimage sites.
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All About Somvati Amavasya
For those who don’t know, Somvati Amavasya is said to be an auspicious and highly spiritual new moon day that falls on Monday. This year marks a rare and highly powerful alignment of Amavasya that is going to take place on Monday, June 15. The Somvati Amavasya also coincides with Adhik Maas.
Haridwar in Uttarakhand is known as one of the most holy places to celebrate the Somvati Amavasya. It is said that taking a holy dip at Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar on this day not only cleanses sins but also provides profound blessings for ancestors and secures marital longevity.
We think it’s such a nice initiative to run a special train for devotees to celebrate the auspicious day.
FAQs
How many Somvati Amavasya 2026?
There are 2 Somvati Amavasya (new moon day falling on a Monday) in 2026.