New Delhi, July 13 -- A viral video showing priests performing puja inside a train saloon car has sparked widespread controversy recently. Now, the Northern Railways has responded.

The footage showed multiple men, dressed in traditional attire, seated on the floor. A priest, wearing a yellow dhoti, conducted rituals surrounded by ceremonial items. These included silver plates, bowls and other puja essentials. The setting appeared to be a private saloon car attached to a train.

Northern Railway responded officially to the viral video. It clarified the circumstances. The saloon car was booked through IRCTC on 8 July 2026. The booking party paid an advance of Rs.3,08,580 for commercial use.

It was attached to Train No. 12926, the Paschim ...