The Bhubaneswar Traffic Police has announced special traffic restrictions in the capital city ahead of the ISKCON Rath Yatra, Bahuda Yatra, and Suna Besha celebrations in 2026. The restrictions will be enforced on July 16, July 24, and July 25 to ensure smooth movement of devotees and proper management of vehicles during the religious events.
A large gathering of devotees is expected around the ISKCON Temple area and connecting roads during the celebrations. In view of the anticipated crowd, the Bhubaneswar-Cuttack Police Commissionerate has issued traffic guidelines under Section 28 of the Odisha Urban Police Act, 2003 and other traffic regulations.
According to the notification, from 3 PM onwards on July 16 and July 24, heavy vehicles coming from the Khordha side will not be allowed to enter towards CRP Square through the Fire Station service road until the chariots cross CRP Square.
During the movement of the chariots, restrictions will also remain in force on the following routes:
- DAV School, Unit-8 to Mausima Temple
- CRP Square to ISKCON Temple
No vehicles will be allowed to operate on these routes during the restricted period.
Besides, vehicles will not be permitted to travel towards CRP Square through the service road near Kasturba School and Nayapalli Underpass until the chariots cross the square.
Restrictions for Suna Besha on July 25
For the Suna Besha ceremony on July 25, traffic restrictions will be imposed from 5 PM until the completion of darshan. During this period, no vehicles will be allowed between CRP Square and ISKCON Temple.
However, vehicles engaged in emergency services, including police vehicles, fire services, and ambulances, will remain exempt from these restrictions.
The Commissionerate Police has requested commuters to avoid the restricted routes and use alternative roads to prevent inconvenience and ensure smooth traffic movement during the Rath Yatra celebrations.