The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) will commence metro services at 4:30 AM on Monday, November 16, from all terminal stations across its network to facilitate the movement of devotees observing Usha Arghya during Chhath Puja.
According to DMRC, trains will operate at 15-minute intervals on all metro lines until regular revenue services begin as per the scheduled timetable for the day.
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Key Highlights
Important points readers should notice.
Delhi Metro services will start at 4:30 AM on November 16.
The early start will apply to all terminal stations across the DMRC network.
Trains will operate at 15-minute intervals on all lines during the early hours.
Regular revenue services will begin according to the day's scheduled timetable.
The arrangement aims to facilitate travel for Chhath Puja devotees.
The special arrangement has been introduced to help devotees reach riverbanks, ghats and other designated locations in time for Usha Arghya, the morning ritual of offering prayers to the rising Sun on the fourth and final day of Chhath Puja.
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Why This Matters
The early start will provide devotees with an additional public transport option to reach Chhath Puja ghats for the morning rituals.
