Bihar’s Sultanganj Station Gets New Name Ajgaibinath Dham

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. 

Objective of Renaming

• The renaming aims to highlight the importance of the Ajgaibinath Dham shrine and promote tourism in the region.
• The Deputy Chief Minister emphasized that the change would help connect the region to its cultural roots.
• The state government is focused on enhancing tourism in Bihar through such initiatives.

Ajgaibinath Temple

• The Ajgaibinath temple is an ancient Hindu shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva, located in Sultanganj, Bihar.
• The temple is renowned for its carvings, stone inscriptions, and proximity to the Ganga River, attracting a significant number of Shiva devotees.

Historical Advocacy

• Since 2007, various communities, including the chief Mahant of the Juna Akhara Committee, local residents, and the Panda community, have advocated for renaming the railway station to honor the shrine.

Previous Proposal (Bakhtiyarpur Railway Station)

• The BJP had previously proposed renaming Bakhtiyarpur railway station, which is named after Akhtiyar al-Din Muhammad Bakhtiyar Khilji.
• The proposal for renaming Bakhtiyarpur station was discarded following opposition from local leaders.

Significance

• The renaming of Sultanganj railway station underscores the state’s efforts to enhance religious and cultural tourism and preserve its historical heritage.

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