“Himachal Pradesh is committed to promoting religious tourism, and the government is working to improve temples and develop pilgrim facilities. In this regard, the Himachal Pradesh government has given pilgrims a significant gift before Navratri. The Himachal Pradesh government, in collaboration with the State Road Transport Corporation, has launched a new pilgrimage scheme.’ Pilgrims will be able to visit the power places via direct bus services under this Scheme. Pilgrims in Himachal Pradesh can now travel to sacred sites via direct bus service. Pilgrims can book tickets for this convenient pilgrimage service online from the comfort of their own homes beginning on the first day of Navratri.

“Several prominent religious sites in Himachal Pradesh, including Mata Chintpurni, Mata Jwala Ji, Mata Chamunda, Mata Naina Devi, and Baba Balak Nath, attract thousands of devotees each year. The Himachal Pradesh government is taking several steps to improve pilgrim facilities and infrastructure at these sites. In this article regarding, Deputy Chief Minister Mukesh Agnihotri announced the launch of the ‘HP Darshan Seva Yojana’, a pilot project in collaboration with the Himachal Road Transport Corporation. Pilgrims will be able to visit power places directly via bus services, both within and outside of the state, under this scheme.

Details of the HP Darshan Service Scheme 

Objective of HP Darshan Seva Yojana

The Himachal Pradesh government launched the HP Darshan Seva Yojana to make pilgrimage facilities more accessible to devotees. Pilgrims visiting the Mata Shri Chintpurni Temple in Himachal Pradesh can now enjoy hassle-free darshan (temple visit) services by booking tickets online from the comfort of their own homes.

Facility to watch temple activities through 3D film

Devotees visiting Chintpurni Temple can now watch the temple’s daily activities in 3D. This service costs only 101 rupees. Devotees can visit the kiosk near the lift area and use virtual reality headsets to view the temple’s activities in 3D. This 7-minute film discusses various topics, including the goddess’ aarti, offerings, kanya puja, havan, and more. According to Mukesh Agnihotri, the Chintpurni Temple in Himachal Pradesh was the first to offer the convenience of virtual darshan.

Darshan facility by lift

The Chintpurni Temple administration offers a convenient darshan (temple visit) service for groups of up to five devotees for 1100 rupees per lift. In addition, a vehicle service is available for transportation from Baba Main Das Sadan to the lift. This service is free of charge for seniors aged 65 and up, people with disabilities, and those who are ill. Each accompanying person will be charged only 50 rupees.

Eligibility and Required Documents

• Any devotee is eligible to apply under the Darshan Seva Yojana.
• There are no specified eligibility requirements for applying under this scheme.
• Aadhar Card
• Mobile Number
• Email ID

Procedure for Online Application under HP Darshan Seva Yojana?

• To apply online for the Himachal Pradesh Darshan Seva Yojana, first visit the Himachal Pradesh Road Transport Corporation’s official website.
• Afterward, the website’s homepage will appear.
• On the website’s homepage, select the “Search For Bus Tickets” option.
• Then enter the necessary information, such as your departure and destination, travel dates, and so on.
• After that, select the “Search For Bus” option.
• This will open a new page.
• On the new page, enter the requested information correctly.
• Next, pay for your bus ticket.
• After making the payment, select the “Submit” option.
• When the ticket is booked, you will receive an SMS to your mobile number.
• In this way, you can easily apply for the Darshan Seva Yojana.

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