Varanasi traffic police impose two-day restrictions during Chhath Puja

Traffic diversions and bans on specific routes will be in place from November 15 to 16.

Edited by Sandeep Gupta, Editor · SafarSamachar Desk✔ Approved by Sandeep Gupta13 Nov 2026, 5:46 am IST

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Key facts at a glance

1Traffic restrictions will be in place from 12 noon to the end of the programme on November 15
2Restrictions will continue from 3 am to the end of the programme on November 16
3Vehicles will not be allowed towards Godowlia from Ramapura Chauraha
4Chhath Puja-related vehicles will be parked at Beniya parking and Town Hall parking

Varanasi traffic police announced two days of traffic restrictions on November 15 and 16 to manage the surge of vehicles during Chhath Puja.

On November 15 all roads will be blocked from 12 noon until the end of the programme; on November 16 the ban starts at 3 am and continues until the programme ends.

Vehicles moving towards Godowlia from Ramapura Chauraha are prohibited. Traffic from Beniya Tiraha to Ramapura Chauraha will be diverted onto Beniya–Piyari Road, while vehicles heading toward Godowlia from Maidagin Chauraha are also banned.

Chhath-related vehicles must park at Beniya parking and at Town Hall parking. Movement towards Dashashwamedh Ghat, Rajendra Prasad Ghat, Sheetla Ghat and nearby ghats is restricted; Sonarpura Tiraha traffic toward Godowlia will be redirected to Bhelupur.

Parking near Bhainsasur Ghat is prohibited, and vehicles destined for Namo Ghat will be diverted for parking at Kashi Station Water Tank Ground.

What this means for Indian travellers

If you are planning to travel in Varanasi during Chhath Puja on November 15 and 16, check your route against the announced restrictions and diversions to avoid delays.

Sources

This brief was written with AI assistance from the reports listed above and read and approved for publication by Sandeep Gupta on 13 Nov 2026; the figures come from the reports listed above. Read our editorial policy.Rules and schedules change - confirm with the airline or embassy before you travel. Spotted an error? Tell us.