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Platform Pic; Large Station Board;
Entry# 5022432-0


SRNT/Sarnath (3 PFs)
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Track: Double Electric-Line

Updated: Oct 25 2023 (21:29) by Padmakant
Sarnath Railway Station (SRNT) is located in the holy town of Sarnath, near Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. It serves as the gateway to the ancient Buddhist site of Sarnath, famous for being the place where Buddha delivered his first sermon. The station offers basic amenities like waiting rooms and refreshment stalls.

Tourism

The Dhamek Stupa: An ancient Buddhist stupa marking the site of Buddha's first sermon.
The Mulagandhakuti Vihara: A modern temple built over the site of Buddha's first monastery.
The Chaukhandi Stupa: A 13th-century stupa marking the site of Buddha's cremation.
The Thai Temple: A beautiful Thai Buddhist temple with intricate carvings.
The Chinese Temple: A unique Chinese Buddhist temple with traditional architecture.

Food

The Khichdi House: Known for its delicious and affordable vegetarian thalis and snacks.
Sarnath Cafe: Offers a variety of vegetarian dishes, including North Indian and Chinese cuisines.
The Chaat Corner: Famous for its street-style chaat and snacks.
The Dosa Hut: Serves a wide range of South Indian vegetarian dishes, including dosas and idlis.
The Veggie Delight: A small eatery offering fresh and flavorful vegetarian dishes.

Station Address

Station Rd, Chiraigaon, Varanasi
State: Uttar Pradesh

Elevation: 79 m above sea level
Type: Regular   Category: NSG-6
Zone: NER/North Eastern   Division: Varanasi


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@SRNT: Sarnath 2 km <--> 3 km @BCY: Varanasi City   67km/h   3m late
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Jul 30 (22:58)   Passengers Protest Uncleanliness and Water Shortage on Durg-Ayodhya Special Train

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Entry# 6141095   News Entry# 562824         Tags   Past Edits
read full article... स्पेशल ट्रेन में गंदगी-पानी न होने की ​शिकायत

Passengers on the Durg-Ayodhya Special (train number 08853) expressed outrage over the uncleanliness and lack of water in the coaches. On Tuesday, they protested to the station master at Sarnath station, alleging that he was rude and did not provide proper sanitation or drinking water in the coach toilets. Despite the...
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train being stationed at Sarnath station for two days, these issues persisted. Passengers took to Twitter to complain to the Railway Board and DRM about the station master's misconduct.

Durg-Ayodhya Special (train number 08853) mein gandagi aur coach mein pani na hone ki wajah se yaatriyon mein bahut gussa tha. Mangalwar ko yaatriyon ne Sarnath station master ke saamne protest kiya. Yaatriyon ka arop tha ki station master ne unse durvyavhaar kiya aur sahi saaf-safai aur coach ke toilet mein...
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peeyajeel ki supply nahin ki. Train do din tak Sarnath station par khadi rahi, phir bhi itni durvyavasthaein thi. Station master ne unse galat baaten kahi. Is baat par yaatriyon ne Twitter par railway board aur DRM se shikayat ki.
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Jun 20 (20:18)   Delhi University Student Commits Suicide by Train in Sarnath

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read full article... ट्रेन से कटकर डीयू के छात्र की मौत

On Thursday, 22-year-old Vardhman Singh Yadav, a Delhi University student, committed suicide by jumping in front of a train near Ashapur railway crossing. He was a third-year BSc student at DU and had returned home from Delhi a week prior. His family mentioned that he had been depressed for the past...
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few days, though he would avoid discussing it. He left home on Wednesday night, and his family was searching for him. On Thursday morning, Sarnath police informed them of his death by train. His elder brother, Siddharth, is also a student. The family was shocked and couldn't understand the reason behind his suicide.

Thursday ko, Ashapur railway crossing ke paas, Delhi University ke student, 22 saal ke Vardhman Singh Yadav ne train se koodkar suicide kar liya. Woh DU mein BSc third year ka student tha aur ek hafte pehle Delhi se ghar aaya tha. Uske family ne bataya ki woh pehle kuchh din...
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se depressed tha, par jab woh is baare mein poochte the toh woh baat ko taal deta tha. Woh Wednesday raat ko ghar se nikla, aur uske family woh usko dhoondh rahe the. Thursday subah, Sarnath police ne unhe bataya ki usne train se koodkar aatmahatya kar li hai. Uska bada bhai, Siddharth, bhi student hai. Family is baat se shock mein hai aur samajh nahi aa raha ki kya wajah thi uske suicide ki.
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Jun 20 (18:12)   Young Man Commits Suicide by Train in Ashapur, India

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read full article... ट्रेन से कटकर युवक की मौत

On Thursday, a young man named Vardhman Singh Yadav, a 22-year-old resident of Mavaiya (Ashapur) and a third-year BSc student at Delhi University, committed suicide by being hit by a train near Ashapur railway crossing. The Ashapur outpost in-charge stated that the deceased was suffering from depression for the past few...
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days. Vardhman was the younger of two brothers.

Thursday ko Ashapur railway crossing ke paas, ek ladka, Vardhman Singh Yadav, jo ki Mavaiya (Ashapur) ka resident tha aur Delhi University mein BSc third year ka student tha, train se cut karke suicide kar liya. Ashapur outpost in-charge ne bataya ki Mardak last few days se depression se grast...
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tha. Vardhman, do bhaiyon mein chhota tha.
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