Ancient Legacy on Display at Station on Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Rail Corridor
Arun Kumar Das
RISHIKESH, Oct 15: Representing far more than engineering excellence, all the 12 stations of the under-construction Rishikesh-Karnaprayag rail section showcase ancient legacy and mythological importance of the region incorporating the local architecture.
The railway corridor forms an important gateway to the revered Char Dham Yatra, connecting millions of devotees to the sacred shrines of Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri.
While the Devprayag Station architecture represents a sacred confluence of two rivers Alaknanda and Bhagirathi, Janasu Station theme is “Nature nurtures life” inspiring a sustainable tomorrow honouring the legacy of those who protect our forests.
Similarly Shivpuri Station reflects the timeless journey from transit to transformation, guiding travelers on a spiritual path while Byasi Station premise reminds the sacred pause in the Himalayan journey where Sage Ved Vyas once sat in deep meditation.
Dhara Devi Station tries to connect faith and immense possibilities in Uttarakhand, Tilani Station which is gateway to Kedarnath, aims to connect the pilgrims closer to the divine abode of Lord Kedarnath.
When a traveler arrives at Karnaprayag, one can witness Raas Leela, the divine alchemy.
Named as Dharma Path Gamini, the 125 km long route is slated to be a journey through the spiritual heart of the Himalayas connecting yoga with pilgrimage, heritage with development and devotion with progress.
Beginning from Yog Nagri Rishikesh to Karnaprayag, every station is being designed to mirror the tranquil and spiritual nature of the region linking visitors with the Himalayan pilgrimage routes, said Himanshu Bodoli, Chief Project Manager of the project.
He said the line is near the National Highway, and our stations will become multimodal transportation hubs facilitating passengers to avail, bus and taxi and other modes of transport in a hassle-free manner.
He further said since all our stations will have adequate parking lots, one can avail the facility to have food in the midway restaurants at the rail premises which will decongest the road traffic to a great extent. (BVI)
