The Delhi Police has released a traffic advisory concerning restrictions and diversions due to the upcoming Lord Mahavir Jayanti celebrations at Bharat Mandapam, Pragati Maidan, scheduled for Sunday. The event commemorates the 2,550th anniversary of Lord Mahavir’s ‘nirvana mahotsav’ and is organized by the Jain community in association with the union ministry of culture.
Traffic Restrictions and Diversions
Due to the expected large gathering, the Delhi Police has implemented several traffic restrictions and diversions to manage the flow of vehicles in the area. According to the advisory, no vehicle will be allowed to halt or park on Mathura Road and Bhairon Marg. Vehicles found parked on these roads will be towed away to a traffic pit in front of Bhairon Mandir. General entry to the public will also be restricted.
Commuters are advised to avoid Purana Quila Road, Bhairon Marg, and Mathura Road from the W-Point to the Bhairon Road crossing. Traffic will be diverted from several key points, including:
- Purana Quila Road-Mathura Road crossing
- Shershah Road-Mathura Road crossing
- Dr Zakir Hussain Marg-Subramanian Bharti Marg crossing
- Pandara Road-Subramanian Bharti Marg crossing
- Q-Point
Advice for Commuters
The advisory recommends that those traveling to ISBTs, railway stations, or airports carefully plan their routes and allocate additional time for travel due to the diversions and restrictions. The traffic restrictions will be effective from 10 am onwards on Sunday.
Significance of Mahavir Jayanti
Mahavir Jayanti is a significant festival in India, especially for the Jain community, as it marks the birth anniversary of Lord Mahavir, the 24th and last Tirthankara of Jainism. The celebration involves organizing prayers and rituals in Jain temples, giving the statue of Lord Mahavira a ceremonial bath, and carrying out processions. Due to the large-scale celebrations at Bharat Mandapam, the Delhi Police has put these traffic measures in place to ensure public safety and smooth traffic flow.
