On September 18, 2023, the nation—particularly Maharashtra—will celebrate Ganesh Chaturthi, the festival of Lord Ganesha, with fanfare. Devendra Fadnavis, the state’s deputy chief minister, has planned special buses and trains for pilgrims on this occasion. A “Ganpati Special Train” Namo Express has also been launched. throughout addition, it has been stated that 336 buses and 5 additional special trains would be scheduled for this year’s Ganesh Chaturthi throughout the state for the benefit of the devotees. Continue reading to learn more about the unique “Namo Express” and what else Maharashtra Dy CM Fadnavis has unveiled.
‘Ganpati Special Train’ Is Departed by Maharashtra’s Deputy CM
As was already known, on the occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi 2023, Devendra Fadnavis, the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, launched off a brand-new, unique train. The Namo Express, also known as the “Ganpati Special Train,” travels from Mumbai’s Dadar Station to Konkan. As ‘Ganpati Bappa Morya’ shouts are heard in the video below, Devendra Fadnavis flags off the train while the deputy chief minister can also be seen waving to the passengers.
New Trains and Special Buses For Devotees Announced by Devendra Fadnavis
Devendra Fadnavis has scheduled five more special trains and 338 buses in the state in addition to the Namo Express to ensure that devotees may travel comfortably during Ganesh Chaturthi. According to the deputy chief minister of Maharashtra, “Ganesh Utsav is a significant festival in Maharashtra and is celebrated on a very large scale, especially in Mumbai. Many people living in this city who are from the Konkan region want to travel to their village or home for the festival.”
In addition, Devendra Fadnavis said, “Maharashtra BJP has declared six special trains and 338 buses; the party will make sure that the state’s residents are able to utilize these special transportation pleasantly. Ashish Shelar, the president of the BJP in Mumbai, Cabinet Minister Mangal Prabhat Lodha, and the whole team have been working on this initiative. Although we have been carrying out this project for a while, this year we are doing it on a larger scale.
2023: Ganesh Chaturthi Bank Holidays
On the tenth day, which falls on Thursday, September 28, Ganesh Visarjan will take place. Ganesh Chaturthi will be observed starting on Tuesday, September 19. The auspicious hour to welcome Lord Ganesha home on Chaturthi Tithi will begin at 12:39 PM on September 18 and finish at 1:43 PM on September 19 according to the Drik Panchang. On September 28, Ganpati Visarjan will mark the end of the ten-day Ganesh Utsav celebration.
Sunday, September 17, 2023—a national holiday on which banks throughout the nation are closed.
18 September 2023 On Vinayaka Chaturthi, all banks in Karnataka and Telangana will be closed.
19 September 2023 On Vinayaka Chaturthi, banks will be closed in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Odisha, Tamil Nadu, and Goa.
20 September 2023 Due to Nuvakai and Vinayaka Chaturthi (second day), banks will be closed in Goa and Odisha.
