Archive · 25 Sep 2026
Siddhivinayak Temple Details Arrangements For September 29 Rush
Mumbai’s Siddhivinayak Temple is preparing for many visitors on September 29.
The occasion is Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi, an important religious day.
The temple will organize different lines for women, men, senior citizens, newborns and people with disabilities.
Visitors will be allowed to see the deity during planned time slots.
Doctors, medical teams and two ambulances will be available in case anyone needs help.
Fire engines, cameras and security equipment will be used to keep people safe.
Drinking water, fans, mobile toilets and free tea will also be provided.
People are asked not to bring cameras or laptops.
They can use Metro Line 3 or special buses from Dadar railway station.
The Siddhivinayak temple expects a large devotee turnout for Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi on September 29.
Separate colour-coded routes, regulated darshan slots and assistance will be provided for different devotee groups.
Medical teams, two ambulances, fire equipment, CCTV cameras and additional security personnel will be deployed.
Rituals include early morning aarti, noon naivedya, evening dhuparti, Mahapuja and Maha Aarti.
Devotees are advised to use Metro Line 3 and can access 15 private buses connecting Dadar station with the temple.
- Who
- The Shri Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple Trust and devotees visiting the temple.
- What
- The trust has announced crowd-management, safety, medical, darshan and transport arrangements for Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi.
- When
- Tuesday, September 29; darshan is scheduled to begin at 1:30 a.m., with timings subject to change.
- Where
- Shri Siddhivinayak Ganapati Temple in Prabhadevi, Mumbai, including the temple and mandap areas.
- Why
- To manage the expected devotee rush and support safe access to the temple and religious ceremonies.
- Festival
- Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi
- Date
- Tuesday, September 29
- Darshan
- Scheduled in designated slots beginning at 1:30 a.m.
- Main rituals
- Aarti, naivedya, dhuparti, Mahapuja and Maha Aarti
- Medical support
- Two ambulances, including a cardiac ambulance, and medical teams
- Transport
- Metro Line 3 and 15 private air-conditioned buses with 20 seats each
- Security
- CCTV cameras, baggage scanners, walkie-talkies and megaphones