Sathguru Sri Seshadri Swamigal Aradhanai: Coimbatore–Nagercoil Express Among Six Trains to Stop at Unjalur

Coimbatore: Southern Railway will provide a temporary one-minute stoppage for six trains at Unjalur Railway Station from December 27, 2026, to January 1, 2027, in view of the Aradhanai celebrations of Sathguru Sri Seshadri Swamigal at his Adhistanam in Unjalur in Erode district.

The Aradhanai is an annual religious observance held in memory of Sathguru Sri Seshadri Swamigal at his Sookshma Yoga Samadhi, known as the Adhistanam, in Unjalur. Located on the banks of the River Cauvery in Erode district, between Erode and Karur and around 5 km from Kodumudi, the shrine attracts devotees for special prayers and religious ceremonies during the annual celebration.

According to a press release issued by the Salem Division of Southern Railway, Unjalur station, located between Erode Junction and Karur Junction, will have temporary stoppages for the selected trains during the six-day period.

The Chennai Egmore–Mangalore Central Express (Train No. 16159) will stop at Unjalur from 7.09 am to 7.10 am, while the Coimbatore–Nagercoil Express (Train No. 16322) will halt from 10.29 am to 10.30 am.

The Palakkad Town–Tiruchchirappalli Junction Express (Train No. 16844) will have a stoppage from 10.59 am to 11 am, while the Tiruchchirappalli Junction–Palakkad Town Express (Train No. 16843) will stop from 3.04 pm to 3.05 pm.

Similarly, the Nagercoil–Coimbatore Express (Train No. 16321) will halt from 3.30 pm to 3.31 pm, and the Mangalore Central–Chennai Egmore Express (Train No. 16160) will stop from 6.27 pm to 6.28 pm.

The temporary stoppages will be available on all six trains throughout the period from December 27 to January 1.