Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi 2025: Mumbai Metro Line 3 To Run Early On Aug 12; Special Arrangements At Siddhivinayak Station

Mumbai: On the occasion of Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi on August 12, Mumbai Metro Line 3 has announced extended operating hours and special arrangements to ensure a smooth and convenient experience for devotees visiting the Siddhivinayak Temple in Prabhadevi.

As per the official update shared by Mumbai Metro on social media on X, services on Metro Line 3 will commence early at 5:30 am and continue until midnight on the day of the festival. This initiative is aimed at helping devotees reach the temple faster and avoid road traffic on this auspicious day.

To further ease the flow of visitors, the following special entry and exit arrangements have been made at Siddhivinayak Metro Station:

B1 & B2: Siddhivinayak Temple exit gate

A3: Entry for Mukhdarshan / Aashirvachan queue

A5: Entry for women’s queue and general queue

Mumbai Metro Line 3 encourages all devotees to make the most of this opportunity and “travel quickly and hassle-free” by using the metro services on Angaraki Sankashti Chaturthi. Plan your darshan with ease and experience a smooth journey with Mumbai Metro Line 3 this August 12, as the city comes together to celebrate this auspicious festival.

Mumbai Traffic Police Issues Temporary Restrictions Near Siddhivinayak Temple on August 12 for Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi 2025

Given the expected surge in devotees visiting Shree Siddhivinayak Mandir in Prabhadevi on the occasion of Angarki Sankashti Chaturthi on August 12, 2025, the Mumbai Traffic Police has issued a notice outlining temporary traffic restrictions around the temple.

Officials stated that a large number of pilgrims are anticipated, which may lead to traffic congestion in the surrounding areas. In a statement, police said, “There will be a large number of devotees at Shree Siddhivinayak Mandir, Prabhadevi, which may affect traffic on roads in the vicinity. Hence, traffic restrictions have been imposed temporarily on August 12.”

As per the official traffic advisory, these temporary measures will be in effect from 6:00 AM to midnight on Tuesday, August 12. The aim is to manage the crowd effectively and ensure smooth vehicular movement.

To facilitate the safe and orderly movement of both pilgrims and residents, several key roads near the temple will either be completely closed or have restricted vehicle access throughout the day.

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Published on: Monday, August 11, 2025, 04:39 PM IST