350 Special Buses to Operate from Chennai for Pournami Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai
The State Express Transport Corporation (SETC) has announced 350 special buses to operate from Chennai for Pournami Girivalam in Tiruvannamalai on March 13, 2025, to accommodate devotees traveling for Pournami Girivalam.
Over 11,000 bus travellers have already booked their tickets for the weekend pilgrimage.
In addition to these services, 545 more buses will run from Chennai’s Kilambakkam Terminus to several key cities and towns in Tamil Nadu on March 14 and 15.
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Special Bus Services Overview
| Departure Point | Destination | Number of Buses |
|---|---|---|
| Chennai | Tiruvannamalai (for Pournami Girivalam) | 350 |
| Kilambakkam | Salem, Erode, Coimbatore, Tirupur, Madurai, Nagercoil, Kanniyakumari, Thoothukudi, Tiruchy, Kumbakonam | 545 |
| Koyambedu | Tiruvannamalai, Nagapattinam, Velankanni, Hosur, Bengaluru | 51 |
| Madhavaram | Various locations | 20 |
Additional Bus Services for Return Travel
To ensure smooth return travel, additional buses will be operated from all major towns and cities to Chennai and Bengaluru on March 16 (Sunday).
Key Points to Note:
- 350 special buses from Chennai for Pournami Girivalam on March 13.
- 545 buses from Kilambakkam Terminus to multiple cities on March 14-15.
- 51 buses from Koyambedu and 20 from Madhavaram to various locations.
- Extra buses on March 16 to facilitate return travel.
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This initiative aims to provide a hassle-free travel experience for devotees and general passengers.
