Curbs at major locations in Delhi for Janmashtami

Delhi Traffic Police has made elaborate arrangements for temples ahead of Janmashtami celebrations on Thursday, with heavy security deployment and diversions around 6 spots. Traffic curbs will come into force from 2 p.m. and devotees are advised to use public transport to avoid congestion. Entry to temples will close at 9 p.m. and people are advised to plan their journeys keeping possible delays in mind. #DelhiTrafficPolice #Janmashtami #G20Summit #TempleRestrictions #PublicTransport

In view of the G-20 Summit-related restrictions, Delhi Traffic Police has made elaborate arrangements for temples ahead of Janmashtami celebrations on Thursday.

Posting an advisory on X on Wednesday, it said prominent functions will take place for the festival at seven locations.

The traffic police issued details of curbs and diversions around six of these spots, namely Laxmi Narayan Temple on Mandir Marg, ISKCON Temple at Amar Colony’s Sant Nagar, ISKCON Temple at Dwarka Sector 13, Janmashtami Park at Punjabi Bagh, Adhya Katyani Shakti Peeth at Chhattarpur and Santoshi Mata Mandir at Hari Nagar.

Following the festivities, heavy security deployment across the city, especially the New Delhi district, will be seen from September 8 to 10 for the summit.

According to the advisory, the Janmashtami curbs on Thursday will come into force from 2 p.m. as a large number of devotees would be visiting various temples from the evening till early Friday morning.

“No vehicles will be allowed on Mandir Marg from Talkatora Stadium towards Mandir Marg up to Peshwa Road — Mandir Marg T-point and vice-versa,” it added.

The traffic police has mentioned diversion points for buses and commercial vehicles at 10 different routes. It also advised motorists to follow the directions of traffic personnel deployed on duty to avoid inconvenience.