- By Nidhi Giri
- Fri, 15 Aug 2025 04:19 PM (IST)
- Source:JND
Mumbai Traffic Advisory: Mumbai Police have alerted residents of diversions on key routes from Dadar to Lalbaug in the coming days for Ganesh Chaturthi festivities. The arrangements will be in place to ensure smooth flow of traffic during the immersion processions. Residents are advised to plan their day accordingly to avoid inconvenience.
Mumbai Traffic Advisory: Dates And Timings
Dates: The diversions will be in place in Mumbai on august 17, 18, 23, and 24.
Timings: 9 am to 9 pm (12 hours).
The processions start from Namdar Shankarseth Uddanpul, South Wing, Dadar (East) towards the Lalbaug and Kalachowki areas.
Mumbai Traffic Advisory: Diversions
-Diversions and delays may be faced by vehicles travelling from Dadar towards Lalbaug and Kalachowki. Commuters are advised to avoid movement in this stretch.
-The Mumbai traffic police will assist the commuters on the affected days. Apart from this, alternative routes will be in place.
-Commuters are advised to follow instructions as per the advisory to maintain smooth traffic flow on all days.
About Ganesh Chaturthi
Ganesh Chaturthi is a 10-day festival that continues until Anantha Chaturdashi. Preparations for the upcoming 'Ganesh Chaturthi' festival have begun with full enthusiasm across the whole country.
Ganesh Chaturthi celebrates the birth of Lord Ganesha. It is one of the most popular Hindu festivals. It is believed that during this time, Lord Ganesha arrives on earth with his mother, Goddess Parvati, and showers blessings on the people.
This festival is also known as 'Vinayak Chaturthi' or 'Vinayak Chavithi'. During Ganesh Chaturthi, Lord Ganesha is worshipped as the god of new beginnings and the remover of obstacles.