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Religious Ritual Inside Moving Train Sparks Viral Buzz, Railways Responds
✍️ NDTV
🗓 14 Jul 2026, 04:54 AM
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A spontaneous religious ceremony conducted inside a moving train gained widespread attention online, prompting Indian Railways to issue a statement clarifying the situation.
A spontaneous religious ceremony was carried out inside a moving train, catching the attention of passengers and quickly spreading across social media platforms.
The ritual, performed by a group of devotees on the train’s upper coaches, involved chanting and the offering of flowers. Passengers reported that the ceremony was conducted without any official permission or prior notice from the railway authorities.
Within hours, videos and images of the event were shared widely, drawing millions of views and sparking discussions about safety and religious freedom on public transport.
In response, Indian Railways issued a clarification stating that the ceremony was not sanctioned by the company, that no safety protocols were breached, and that the authorities would investigate the incident to ensure compliance with railway regulations.
The ritual, performed by a group of devotees on the train’s upper coaches, involved chanting and the offering of flowers. Passengers reported that the ceremony was conducted without any official permission or prior notice from the railway authorities.
Within hours, videos and images of the event were shared widely, drawing millions of views and sparking discussions about safety and religious freedom on public transport.
In response, Indian Railways issued a clarification stating that the ceremony was not sanctioned by the company, that no safety protocols were breached, and that the authorities would investigate the incident to ensure compliance with railway regulations.