Bhubaneswar, June 26: Ahead of the grand Rath Yatra festival in Puri, Odisha, the Puri Police has issued an extensive traffic and parking advisory to ensure the safe and smooth movement of chariots, devotees, and vehicles. The 9-day celebration, dedicated to Lord Jagannath, Balabhadra, and Subhadra, draws lakhs of pilgrims, prompting robust security and traffic control measures.
Thousands of police personnel will be deployed across Puri, assisted by advanced technology, to monitor crowd movement and uphold security. The advisory outlines detailed vehicle routes, parking points, and no-entry zones for all vehicle categories.
Traffic & Parking Guidelines for Tourist and Regular Buses
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From Bhubaneswar: Tourist buses allowed till Malatipatapur Parking, return via same route.
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From Brahmagiri: Tourist buses permitted up to Flourish India Parking, return via same route.
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From Konark: Allowed up to Swami Narayan Temple Parking, return via same route.
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Regular Buses from Bhubaneswar: Up to Talabania Bus Stand via Malatipatapur ROB, return via Balighat – Samangara – Batagaon.
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Regular Buses from Konark: Up to Talabania Bus Stand via Balighai – Baidas Nagar, same return route.
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Regular Buses from Brahmagiri: Via Mangalaghat – Batagaon – Malatipatapur ROB – Baidas Nagar, return via Balighat – Samangara – Batagaon.
Parking for Four-Wheeler LMVs
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From Bhubaneswar: Parking via Malatipatapur ROB – Baidas Nagar – Grid Station at:
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OLA Guest House
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Helipad
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ITI College
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Indoor Stadium
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Horticulture Field
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Hygienic Fish Market
Overflow redirected to Sterling side parking via Batagaon – Mangalaghat.
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From Konark: Via Balighai – Baidas Nagar – Grid Station to Talabania parking (same sequence as above).
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From Brahmagiri: Up to Sterling side via Mangalaghat – Sterling Chhaka, park at:
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Sterling roadside (Left & Right)
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Saha College Parking
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Two-Wheelers
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From Bhubaneswar & Brahmagiri: Up to Old Jagannath Ballav Parking, then to:
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Matitota Helipad Ground
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Matitota Playground
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Return via Atharanala – Batagaon
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From Konark: Up to:
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Blue Flag Beach
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Hotel Neelachal Ashok Parking
Via Baidas Nagar – Helipad – Penthakata – CT Road – Subhash Bose Chhaka -
Return on the same route
No access via ROB from Toshali Chhaka
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No Vehicle Zones
To ensure pedestrian and chariot safety, the following areas are completely vehicle-free:
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Grand Road
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Lighthouse to Digabareni Chhaka
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Subhash Bose Chhaka to Hospital Crossing
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Kumbharapada PS to Hospital Crossing
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Brushav Chhaka to Temple
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Solakhia Baragachha to Temple
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Mochisahi Chhaka to Temple
Shuttle Service Routes (Three-Wheelers)
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From Talabania: To Ghoda Bazar via Water Works Road – Odisha Bakery – Ram Mandir, return via Shreekhestra Colony – Mangala Mandir.
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From Malatipatapur: Up to Atharanala via Batagaon Chhaka, return same route.
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From Brahmagiri: Up to Sterling via Mangalaghat, return same route.
Final Note
The Puri Police urges citizens and visitors to follow the designated routes, parking spots, and restrictions to ensure a safe and spiritual experience during the Rath Yatra 2025. The administration aims to combine traditional devotion with modern traffic management to make the festival smoother for everyone.
