The revered religious destination of Lohargal, nestled within the picturesque Shekhawati region, has officially witnessed the commencement of its traditional 24 Kosi Parikrama, drawing an immense surge of devoted pilgrims from across the nation. Recognizing the massive scale of the annual spiritual gathering and the likelihood of unprecedented footfall, the state roadways administration has swung into action to deploy a robust, multi-layered transit infrastructure designed to prevent commuter distress and manage vehicular congestion.
Addressing the pressing logistical demands of the ongoing pilgrimage, the Rajasthan Roadways has orchestrated a major operation by deploying a total of 80 special buses exclusively from the Sikar and Jhunjhunu depots. In a meticulously planned schedule, both depots are contributing 40 buses each, ensuring a high-frequency transit mechanism that guarantees a bus availability approximately every 15 minutes. This dedicated service will remain operational continuously until September 11, matching the peak window of devotee movement.
Local stakeholders, pilgrimage committees, and transport officials have expressed profound optimism regarding these enhanced travel protocols, noting that frequent departures significantly mitigate overcrowding at key transit points. Traders and local vendors surrounding the sacred complex have also welcomed the systemic organization, anticipating smoother movement for both commercial supplies and incoming visitors navigating the rural routes of Shekhawati.
The regional impact of this massive transit operation extends far beyond immediate passenger movement, directly influencing the local economy of the extended district periphery, including Kotputli-Behror and neighboring zones. Enhanced connectivity ensures that allied sectors—such as hospitality, localized commerce, traditional food vendors, and essential service providers—experience a thriving economic cycle during the multi-day holy observance.
To streamline the colossal vehicular movement and passenger handling, a dedicated temporary bus depot has been established at Golyana, completely equipped with essential public amenities including shade, rest areas, and safe drinking water facilities. To maintain smooth vehicular flow during the initial high-pressure phase, one-way traffic regulations have been enforced on the Golyana route for the first three days, transitioning to bidirectional bus operations from September 8 to September 11.
Looking ahead toward the successful culmination of the 11-day pilgrimage window, district authorities maintain a state of heightened vigilance through coordinated deployment of police personnel, strategic temporary checkpoints, and mobile flying squads. Concurrently, philanthropic organizations and local patrons (bhamashahs) have stepped forward to establish medical camps along the routes, ensuring comprehensive public health safety and orderly administrative execution until the final pilgrim departs.
