Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple Announces Elaborate Arrangements For Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi On September 29 Amid Expected Devotee Rush

Mumbai's Siddhivinayak Temple has unveiled extensive plans for devotees attending the temple on Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi, September 29. The temple trust has implemented a range of arrangements to accommodate the expected influx of worshippers, including regulated darshan, separate queues, medical facilities, drinking water, mobile toilets, fire safety equipment and heightened security measures.

The temple will commence with an early morning aarti between 3.30 am and 3.50 am, followed by noon naivedya from 12.15 pm to 12.30 pm. Evening dhuparti will commence at 7 pm, continuing till 8.45 pm for the Mahapuja and Maha Aarti. Darshan will resume post the rituals, with devotees allowed entry in time slots starting from 1.30 am.

Entry to the mandap will conclude at 11.45 pm, although timings may be adjusted based on the crowd and religious ceremonies. To facilitate smooth movement, the trust has devised separate colour-coded routes for women, men, general devotees, senior citizens, newborns, and individuals with disabilities. Additional provisions have been made for devotees requiring assistance.

Free tea will be served to devotees, courtesy of sponsors, while the temple premises will offer drinking-water facilities, fans, lighting and mobile toilets. To ensure safety, the temple and mandap areas will be guarded by two ambulances, including a cardiac one, medical teams, fire engines and firefighting equipment. CCTV cameras, baggage scanners, walkie-talkies, and megaphones will also be utilized for crowd management and disseminating instructions.

Deviates are cautioned against carrying electronic devices such as cameras and laptops during their visit. In anticipation of increased footfall, the trust has arranged a direct view of the deity via LED/LCD screens within the mandap. To facilitate convenient travel, the Metro Line 3 (Aqua Line) will be operational, and the trust has arranged 15 private air-conditioned buses with 20 seats each to cater to devotees commuting between Dadar railway station and the Siddhivinayak temple. These buses will run via Ravindra Natya Mandir and the Riddhi entrance.