Maligaon : The Indian Railways has given approval to conduct Final Location Survey for direct rail connectivity to Khatu Shyam ji Shrine, the world famous religious centre situated near Ringas in Rajasthan.Every year lakhs of devotees come to visit Khatu Shyam ji Shrine by various modes like rail, road and foot.

Around 30,000 devotees visit every day and 4 to 5 lakh devotees come on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.10 lakh devotees come during the occasion of Ekadasi, while 30 to 40 lakh devotees come during the 15 day March fair. Khatu Shyamji Shrine is one of the most visited Indian temples by pilgrims and devotees.

Devotees coming by train first reach Ringas and thereafter reach Khatu Shyam ji Shrine by various means.In order to make the journey from Ringas to Khatu Shyam ji Shrine easier and safer, the Railways has approved survey of the new rail line from Ringas to Khatu Shyam ji Shrine under the plan to connect the centres of cultural heritage and religious faith.

As soon as the survey is completed, approvals will be given to start work on this new railway line so thatdevotees can get rail facility to Khatu Shyam ji Shrine atthe earliest.Work of providing rail connectivity to religious places is being done by the Railways under the Virasat and Vikas mission of Prime Minister Narendra Modi.