Special Preparations for Chhath Puja at Juhu Beach in Mumbai

Mumbai, November 15 (Daily Kiran) : Mumbai is gearing up for the third day of Chhath Puja, known as ‘Sandhya Arghya’, which holds special significance for devotees. On this day, worshippers gather in the evening to pay homage to the setting sun. Preparations are in full swing at Juhu Beach to ensure that attendees can perform their rituals without any hassle.

To manage the expected crowd and facilitate the smooth conduct of the ceremonies, necessary arrangements and security measures are being implemented. Juhu Beach is being readied to welcome the devotees coming for this auspicious occasion.

In anticipation of the large influx of worshippers heading to beaches, lakes, and ponds, the Brihanmumbai Electric Supply and Transport (BEST) has announced special bus services. Additional buses will operate on November 15 and 16 to key locations such as Juhu Beach, Dadar Chowpatty, Powai, and Gorai Creek, making it easier for devotees to travel.

Starting Sunday at 2 PM, 15 extra buses will be deployed on routes 231, 203, 339, A-256, and A-203, connecting areas like Santa Cruz, Andheri, Malwani, Borivali, and Juhu. On Monday morning, between 6 AM and 7:30 AM, 6 to 7 additional buses will run from Juhu Beach and Juhu Bus Station to assist in the return of worshippers.

Depot managers have been instructed to station officials and inspectors near beaches, chowpattys, ponds, and lakes in areas like Backbay, Worli, Santa Cruz, Oshiwara, Malwani, Gorai, Dindoshi, Vikroli, and Mulund. Buses on routes passing through Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Park, Juhu Beach, and Juhu Bus Station will operate at full capacity to manage the crowd effectively.