South Western Railway has announced special trains for lakhs of devotees travelling to seek the blessings of the famous Hassanamba Devi Temple in Hassan. Hasanamba festival 2026: South Western Railway Announces Special Trains.
To manage the additional passenger rush and ensure a smooth travel experience during the upcoming Hassanamba Festival, the railway has decided to operate two special trains from October 29 to November 11, 2026.
Every year, lakhs of devotees from Karnataka and neighbouring states visit Hassan to have darshan of Goddess Hassanamba. Last year, more than 23 lakh devotees visited the temple, and a larger turnout is expected this year as well.
Considering the expected crowd, South Western Railway has arranged special services, including the KSR Bengaluru–Hassan Special Train (06573/06574) and unreserved MEMU trains between Arsikere and Hassan (06291/06292).
The special train from Bengaluru will have a total of 21 coaches, including AC, sleeper, and general coaches. The train will depart from KSR Bengaluru at 7:30 AM and reach Hassan at 11:30 AM via Yeshwanthpur, Nelamangala, Kunigal, Shravanabelagola, and Channarayapatna. The return train will leave Hassan at 3:15 PM and arrive in Bengaluru at 7:00 PM.
Additionally, MEMU trains will operate between Arsikere and Hassan on all days except Sundays during the festival period to provide more travel options for devotees.
With a high number of passengers expected during the festival, devotees are advised to book their tickets in advance to avoid last-minute inconvenience. Passengers can check the exact train timings and further details through the official Indian Railways website or IRCTC platform.
The operation of these special trains is expected to make the journey of devotees visiting the Hassanamba Temple more convenient and comfortable.
