Ganesh Chaturthi is just a few days away, and Mumbai is already buzzing with festive energy. The city is welcoming Bappa with dhols, flowers and dance, while people are busy taking their favourite Ganesh idols home. But carrying an idol while travelling can sometimes be a little tricky. To make things easier, Mumbai Metro is allowing devotees to carry idols, but with certain size limits. Read on to know more!
Mumbaikars Can Now Carry Ganpati Idols In Metro
For Bappa devotees across Mumbai, the Metro authorities have made an exception. Mumbai Metro is now allowing people to carry idols on trains, but they must follow certain size rules. Different Mumbai Metro operators have set different limits for the height of idols. As per Hindustan Times, Mumbai Metro Rail Corporation Ltd (MMRCL), which operates Metro 3 or the Aqua Line, has said that idols must not be more than 18 inches, or 45 cm, in height.
Metro 3 runs between Cuffe Parade and Aarey-JVLR. To make people aware of the rules, the authorities have put up notices at several stations explaining the dos and don’ts. The aim is to make sure that other passengers on the metro are not disturbed.
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Rules For Other Metro Lines
Devotees carrying Ganesh idols on Metro lines 2A, 2B, 7 and 9 will have more room. Maha Mumbai Metro Operation Corporation Ltd (MMMOCL) is allowing Ganesh idols up to 3 feet.
Metro 2A runs between Dahisar East and Andheri West, while Metro 2B connects Mankhurd and Chembur. Metro 7 operates between Dahisar East and Gundavali, and Metro 9 runs between Dahisar East and Kashigaon. Moreover, Metro 1 has also allowed devotees to carry idols, but it has not mentioned the size limit.
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FAQs
Can we carry ganesh idols in Mumbai metro?
Yes, you can carry Ganesh idols in Mumbai metro but there are certain size limits.