Janmashtami 2026: Avoid DBG Road, Ajmal Khan Road from 1 pm to 7 pm

A Shobha Yatra will be held in Delhi on the occasion of Shri Krishan Janmashtami on September 1, 2026. The procession is scheduled to begin at 1 pm and is expected to conclude by 7 pm, as per the organiser.Around 2,000 devotees are expected to participate in the procession, which will feature Raths and Jhankis. With a large number of devotees expected to gather, traffic movement on DBG Road, Ajmal Khan Road and adjoining areas is likely to be affected, with congestion and slow vehicular movement expected.TRAFFIC LIKELY TO BE AFFECTED FROM 1 pm TO 7 pmThe traffic movement on DBG Road and Ajmal Khan Road and nearby areas is likely to remain affected during the Shobha Yatra.Road users travelling through these areas may experience congestion and slow movement as the procession passes through the roads. Commuters have been advised to avoid DBG Road and Ajmal Khan Road between 1 pm and 7 pm on September 1 to minimise inconvenience and avoid getting caught in congestion.Road users have also been advised to plan their journeys well in advance.ALTERNATE ROUTES FOR COMMUTERS Commuters who need to travel through the affected areas can use alternate routes, including:Panchkuiya RoadNew Rohtak RoadOther adjoining roads as per convenienceCommuters should choose an alternative route depending on their destination and prevailing traffic conditions.FOLLOW TRAFFIC POLICE INSTRUCTIONSRoad users have been advised to follow the instructions of traffic police personnel deployed on duty and adhere to traffic signs and directions.Traffic arrangements may be regulated to facilitate the movement of the Shobha Yatra and ensure the safety of devotees as well as other road users.PUBLIC APPEAL FOR COOPERATIONThe traffic authorities have appealed to the general public to cooperate with the traffic arrangements during the procession.With around 2,000 devotees expected to participate, commuters are advised to avoid the affected roads between 1 pm and 7 pm and use alternate routes wherever possible.The arrangements are aimed at ensuring smooth traffic management and the safety of devotees and road users during the Shri Krishan Janmashtami Shobha Yatra on September 1, 2026.- EndsPublished By: Chaitanya DhawanPublished On: Sep 1, 2026 16:22 IST