New Delhi. In view of Chhath Puja, Delhi Traffic Police has issued an advisory regarding traffic arrangements in the capital on 15th and 16th November. Under this, traffic restrictions will be imposed on many major roads of East Delhi, North-East Delhi and Shahdara district. Also, vehicles will be diverted towards alternative routes as per need. According to Delhi Traffic Police, during Chhath Puja, a large number of devotees will reach various ponds and Yamuna ghats to perform worship and religious rituals. The traffic police has advised people to read the traffic guidelines before traveling in the affected areas. Also, use alternative routes and follow traffic police instructions to avoid jams and inconvenience.
Avoid going on these routes
The traffic police has advised travelers to avoid using some major routes. These include Pusta Road between Shastri Park to Khajuri Chowk, the road from Nanaksar T-Point to Sonia Vihar Toll Tax and the road between Shanti Van and Cremation Ground. Commuters going towards North Delhi, Central Delhi, East Delhi and New Delhi have been advised to use Delhi-Dehradun Expressway and GT Road as an alternative route. These include Pusta Road between Shastri Park to Khajuri Chowk, the road from Nanaksar T-Point to Sonia Vihar Toll Tax and the road between Shanti Van and Cremation Ground.
Use these alternative routes
Commuters going towards North Delhi, Central Delhi, East Delhi and New Delhi have been advised to use Delhi-Dehradun Expressway and GT Road as an alternative route. At the same time, people going from Nanaksar T-Point towards Sonia Vihar can reach their destination via Khajuri Chowk, RTC Pusta Road, Sabhapur Village and Sonia Vihar Chauhan Patti. Local residents can also use Road No. 66. Additionally, commuters have been advised to take diversion from the SDM office U-turn and proceed towards Delhi-Dehradun Expressway following the instructions of the traffic police.
Parking spaces also fixed
For the convenience of the devotees coming for Chhath Puja, Delhi Traffic Police has also made arrangements for parking at many places. Designated parking spaces include:
Yamuna Khadar near DND.
Open DDA ground.
Open ground in West Vinod Nagar of IP Extension.
Place next to Khajuri metro station.
Nanaksar Gurudwara Parking.
Vacant land on the banks of Yamuna river.
Open ground near the cowshed near the old iron bridge.
Chhath Park in B-1 and B-2 block of Nand Nagari.
Chhath Ghat situated at Mandoli Tila.
NHAI Parking on Pusta Road.
MCD parking near Sai Bhawan.
Do not park in restricted areas
Delhi Traffic Police has appealed to the drivers not to park their vehicles on the roadside or in restricted places. This may affect the traffic system and emergency vehicles may face difficulty in finding their way. Therefore, devotees and drivers should use only the designated parking spaces.
Be patient and follow traffic rules
In the advisory, drivers have been appealed to remain patient, follow traffic rules and cooperate with the traffic policemen deployed at the spot. The traffic police has advised people to follow diversion signs and traffic instructions to avoid jams. Avoid traveling on affected routes as much as possible, use alternative routes and plan your journey in advance.
The four-day festival of Chhath begins with 'Nahay-Khay'.
The four-day festival of Chhath Puja begins with 'Nahay-Khay'. This year Chhath Puja is starting on 13th November with Nahay-Khay. On the first day, devotees take a holy bath and eat traditional food made of Arwa rice, gram dal and bottle gourd.
The second day is called 'Kharna'. On this day devotees keep fast from sunrise to sunset. After sunset, prayers are offered and traditional prasad including jaggery kheer and roti is offered. After this, the fasting person takes Prasad and starts a waterless fast for about 36 hours.
On the third day, devotees gather on the banks of rivers and other water bodies and offer Arghya to the setting sun. This ritual is called 'Sandhya Arghya'.
On the fourth and last day, Arghya is offered to the rising sun in the morning. This is called 'Usha Arghya'. After this the devotees conclude their fast by doing Parana. This festival dedicated to Sun God and Chhathi Maiya is considered a symbol of purity, reverence, faith and gratitude towards nature. During Chhath Puja, fasting people pray for the family's happiness, prosperity and long life of their children.
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