Sultanganj railway station in Bihar’s Bhagalpur district is set to be renamed in honor of the revered Hindu shrine, Ajgaibinath Dham. The announcement was made by Bihar’s Deputy Chief Minister and BJP leader, Samrat Choudhary. He revealed that the proposal to rename the station has been approved by the municipal council of Bhagalpur.
Previous Proposal (Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station)
Significance
Summary/Static | Details |
Why in the news? | Sultanganj railway station to be renamed after Ajgaibinath Dham |
Announcement | Bihar Deputy CM Samrat Choudhary confirmed the proposal passed by Bhagalpur municipal council |
Objective | Enhance shrine’s significance, boost tourism, and connect to cultural roots |
Ajgaibinath Temple | Ancient Shiva temple, known for carvings and inscriptions, located by the Ganga River |
Advocacy | Local communities have supported the renaming since 2007, including Mahant and Panda community |
Significance | Aims to promote religious tourism and preserve cultural heritage in Bihar |
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