Delhi Metro to Start Services at 4:30 AM on November 16 for Chhath Puja

New Delhi, November 15, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) has announced an early start to metro services on November 16 to facilitate travel for devotees observing Chhath Puja. Instead of the usual 6 am start, metro trains will begin operating at 4:30 am across the network.

The decision has been taken in view of the morning Usha Arghya ritual, the final major observance of the Chhath festival. The early service will help devotees reach riverbanks, ponds and designated ghats in time for the morning prayers.

Metro Trains to Run Every 15 Minutes Initially

According to DMRC, services will begin at 4:30 am from all terminal stations across the entire metro network.

Until regular services start as per the scheduled timetable, trains on all lines will operate at intervals of 15 minutes.

The revised arrangement is intended to make early-morning travel easier for devotees heading to Chhath Puja locations across Delhi.

Early Metro Services for Usha Arghya

Usha Arghya is an important ritual of Chhath Puja, during which devotees offer water and milk to the rising Sun.

On November 16, devotees observing the fast are expected to reach rivers, ponds and ghats before sunrise. They stand in water and offer prayers to the Sun God as the first rays appear.

The early metro service will provide an additional transport option for people who need to reach these locations before the morning ritual.

Why Has DMRC Changed the Timings?

Chhath Puja is widely celebrated in Bihar and the Purvanchal region of Uttar Pradesh. A significant number of people from these regions live in Delhi.

The early start is expected to benefit devotees travelling across the capital for the final morning ritual. With metro services beginning at 4:30 am, passengers will have more time to reach their destinations before sunrise.