Delhi Traffic Advisory: The Kanwar Yatra commences even before the official start of the holy month of Sawan. Devotees flock in large numbers, heading towards various Shiva temples. Every year during Sawan, devotees undertake the sacred Kanwar Yatra to places like Gaumukh, Gangotri Dham, and Haridwar to fetch holy water from the Ganges. This water is offered at Shiva temples on the occasion of Sawan Shivratri. This year, the Yatra begins on July 30 and concludes on August 11 (Chaturdashi). During this period, devotees offer the holy Ganges water to Lord Shiva. A traffic advisory has been issued to ensure the convenience and safety of the Kanwar pilgrims.
Kanwar Yatra Route Through Delhi
Devotees pass through Delhi during the Kanwar Yatra, with many proceeding towards Haryana and Rajasthan via the city’s borders. Given the heavy traffic, the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is deemed unsafe for Kanwar pilgrims (both pedestrians and accompanying vehicles). Consequently, the movement of Kanwar pilgrims on the Delhi-Dehradun Expressway is strictly restricted/prohibited, as it could endanger their safety and pose a risk to life and property.
Designated Routes for Kanwar Pilgrims
To ensure the safety of the Kanwar pilgrims, they are advised to follow the designated traditional routes:
Apsara Border – Shahdara Flyover Road – Seelampur T-point – ISBT Flyover, and the return route.
Bhopura Border – Wazirabad Road – Loni Gol Chakkar Flyover – Gokulpuri T-point – 66-Foota Road – Seelampur T-point – NH-1 – New ISBT Bridge, and the return route.
Loni Border – Loni Flyover, or Sonia Vihar Border – Pusta Road – Khajuri Flyover – Wazirabad Road, and the return route. Bhopura Border – Wazirabad Road – Wazirabad Bridge – Outer Ring Road, and the return route accordingly.
Indirapuram Nala Road – Ghazipur Border – New Ashok Nagar – Pusta Road, and the return route accordingly.
Delhi Police appeals to Kanwar pilgrims
The Delhi Traffic Police has appealed to all Kanwar pilgrims to strictly adhere to the issued traffic advisories and use only the designated traditional routes. Your cooperation will ensure that the Kanwar Yatra remains safe, smooth, and hassle-free for all devotees and other road users.
