Delhi Traffic Police has issued a traffic advisory for commuters today, March 8, due to Mahashivratri festivities at Guruji ka Ashram, Bhatti Mines, and Shree Adya Katyayani Shaktipeeth Mandir. Restrictions will be enforced from 6 am to 11.30 am, with an expected influx of 1,50,000 devotees.
Roads and junctions to avoid include Bhatti Mines Road, Bandh Road, Sant Shri Nagpal (SSN) Marg, CDR Chowk, Anuvrat Marg, Abdul Gaffar Khan Marg (Vasant Kunj Road), Mehrauli – Gurgaon Road, Mehrauli- Badarpur Road, Dera Road, Y-point Chhatarpur, Main Chhatarpur Road, 100 Feet Road Junction, Andheria More, Mandir Road, and Aurobindo Marg.
Heavy and medium commercial vehicle movements will be regulated on specific roads. Emergency vehicles are advised to take alternative routes, with priority given to travel via Mehrauli-Gurugram Road over Dera Road and Mandi Road.
Commuters are encouraged to utilize public transport, especially Metro services. The general public is advised to allocate sufficient time for their road journeys and plan accordingly.
Mahashivratri 2024 Fasting and Puja Timings:
Devotees observe fast and offer ‘Panchamrit’ to Lord Shiva, consisting of milk, curd, honey, sugar, and ghee. Offerings like ‘bel patra, dhatura flower, curd, ghee, sandalwood’ are also made. Chaturdashi Tithi begins at 09:57 pm on March 8 and ends at 06:17 pm on March 9. Nishita Kaal Puja is from 2:07 am to 12:56 am on March 9, with Shivaratri Parana time between 06:37 am to 03:29 am.
