Chhath Puja 2023: Delhi Traffic Police urges commuters to steer clear of roads near major ponds. Check details here

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Chhath Puja celebration in the national capital. They informed that traffic disruptions are anticipated from Sunday afternoon to Monday morning in the vicinity of major ponds. In a post on X, Delhi Traffic Police wrote, “On Sunday, thousands of devotees will be congregating at various ponds since afternoon.

The prayers will be offered at the time of sunset. While some devotees may leave after sunset prayers, several will stay for the night at various ponds in tents." Also Read: Chhath Puja 2023 begins with Nahay Khay: Know date, four days of rituals, Arghya timing, significance The traffic police advised commuters to avoid the roads near the sites allocated for the Chhath Puja celebration to ensure smooth traffic movement. The ponds at Sonia Vihar, Krishna Market Jhilmil Colony, DDA Land near JPC Hospital, Tughlakabad Kaya Maya Ground, DDA Ground near Jain Mandir Suraj Kund Road, opposite D-Block Mangol Puri, Chhat Puja Kalyan Samiti Sainik Enclave etc.

could witness heavy footfall of devotees, the advisory said. Keeping in view the huge gatherings expected at the ponds, elaborate traffic arrangements have been made, the police said. Also Read: Chhath Puja 2023: Heartfelt wishes and messages to share joy with loved ones Appropriate diversions would be made based on requirement, they added.

"There will be no restrictions for going to railway stations and ISBT. However, people should leave in advance and keep sufficient time to accommodate possible delay in routes. People are requested to avail public transport like metro to help decongestion of roads," the advisory read.