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Navratri 2025: IRCTC Introduces Falahari Meals for Fasting Railway Passengers – See What’s on the Menu

IRCTC has introduced Navratri special Falahari meals for passengers observing fasts during the festival.

To fulfill the dietary preferences of passengers who are eating a restricted diet during the fasting period of Navratri, the Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has debuted a special menu of Falahari selections on the trains.

This service is meant to create an easier experience for travelers who are observing very limited dietary restrictions during this festival.

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Navratri Special Menu On Train:

The Satvik and Falahari meals consist of an extensive range of fasting foods, consisting of jeera aloo, aloo tikki, sabudana khichdi, sabudana vada, malai barfi, lassi, dry-roasted fox nuts, fasting vegetables, roasted peanuts and plain curd.

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In order to improve passenger experience during the Diwali season, Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has established a Falahari meal menu for passengers on fasts.

– Users can reserve meals on the IRCTC e-catering  website or via the mobile app  and pay online or upon delivery. These Satvik thalis are delivered to passenger berths at the selected station (100 – 200 per meal).

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– In another order of business, the Railway Board has designated all zonal railways to make available larger 1-litre Rail Neer bottles on all Vande Bharat trains. This new, larger bottle will replace the previous 500ml bottles, with an aim to improve passenger comfort.

– The order has been implemented all across the Vande Bharat trains, including to the newly opened Bhopal-Rani Kamalapati to Hazrat Nizamuddin route via Gwalior and the new Khajuraho Vande Bharat.

– Jagran.com has reported that, according to Ajit Sinha, Chief Regional Manager of IRCTC, a circular has been sent out by the Railway Board to allow for availability of Rail Neer 1-liter bottles on these trains, improving the travel experience for passengers.

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First published on: Sep 23, 2025 09:38 PM IST


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