Safety is paramount in every festival and celebration of any kind. Respectful driving while visiting family during festivals is important. Celebrating while driving through the streets in elation and festive fervour does not mean throwing caution to the winds.

Groups of pedestrians must not endanger others or undertake any rash actions amid celebrations such as dashing across the street or posing for selfies at random spots.

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How are rising Ganesh idol prices affecting the traditional celebrations for Ganesh Chaturthi in Mumbai?

Higher costs for devotees 40.78%

Impact on mandal activities 28.25%

Shift to alternative celebrations 30.97%

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Insurance and treatment come after festivities. We need to ensure that there is as much precaution taken before itself so that all celebrations take place in an atmosphere of restraint and respect.

Let that be the mantra as the festive season has already opened in a big way in Mumbai. Going forward, let us look at the entire package: pre-festive preparations and training or rehearsals, if any, help during the festival and a lot of care, attention and resources on the main day itself. Happy festivities, Maximum City, with minimum accidents.