With the grand Rath Yatra 2025 set to draw lakhs of devotees to Puri over nine days starting June 29, the district administration and Puri Police have put in place an extensive traffic and parking plan to avoid congestion and ensure devotees’ safety.

Vehicles arriving from Brahmagiri, Bhubaneswar, and Konark will have dedicated routes and specific parking areas. Special shuttle routes for auto-rickshaws have been set up to help pilgrims reach their destinations without getting caught in jams.

Autos entering from Talabania will move through Water Works Road, Odisha Bakery, and Ram Mandir to reach Ghoda Bazar, then return by Ram Mandir, Shreekhestra Colony, and Mangala Mandir. Those coming from Malatipatpur can go up to Atharanala via Batagaon Chhaka, while autos from Brahmagiri will be permitted up to Sterling Chhaka through Mangalaghat. All autos must use the same routes for return.

Parking arrangements by entry point

• From Brahmagiri:

  • Light vehicles can park around Sterling Chhaka and Surajmal Saha College.

  • Two-wheelers will be allowed up to Old Jagannath Ballav Parking (JBPC), with overflow going to Matitota Helipad Ground and Playground.

  • Tourist buses can park at Flourish India Parking.

• From Bhubaneswar:

  • Four-wheelers will head through Malatipatpur ROB and Baidas Nagar to reach Talabania Parking, with designated slots at OLA Guest House, Helipad Ground, ITI College, Indoor Stadium, Horticulture Field, and the Hygienic Fish Market.

  • If Talabania is full, vehicles will be redirected toward Sterling via Batagaon and Mangalaghat.

  • Two-wheelers will proceed to JBPC via Malatipatpur and Mangalaghat, returning via Kumbharapada and Atharanala.

  • Tourist buses will park at Malatipatpur Parking.

• From Konark:

  • Vehicles will travel via Balighai and Baidas Nagar to Talabania Parking, but cannot access ROB Road from Baidas Nagar Chhak.

  • Two-wheelers can park near Blue Flag Beach and Hotel Neelachal Ashok Parking, using the designated route through Penthakata Chhaka, CT Road, and Subash Bose Chhaka.

  • Tourist buses can park at Swaminarayan Temple Parking.

All parking sites will operate on a first-come-first-serve basis, with strict instructions to follow the marked routes for both entry and exit.

Police teams will monitor crowd movement using CCTV, drones, and physical patrols. Additionally, sniffer dogs, bomb squads, and anti-terror units will be stationed at key points.

Puri Police has warned that violating the prescribed routes or entering unauthorized zones could lead to fines or towing of vehicles.

For help, the police have activated a round-the-clock helpline at 6370967100, and live updates will be available on social media via @XSPPuri1 on X and SPPuri on Facebook.