Bhubaneswar, Oct 3: The immersion procession of Goddess Durga idols will take place in Bhubaneswar today, with four major Bhasani committees organising the processions from Shaheed Nagar, Nayapalli, Chandrasekharpur, and Old Town.
To ensure public safety and smooth traffic movement, Commissionerate Police has announced restrictions on vehicle movement from 2 PM to 1 AM. Vehicles will not be allowed on specific routes during the immersion.
Shaheed Nagar Procession: All idols will gather at Shaheed Nagar and move towards Rajmahal Square via Ram Mandir Chowk and Master Canteen Chowk. No vehicles will be allowed on Janpath Road during this time. Vehicles can use Sachivalaya Marg and adjoining roads instead.
Nayapalli Procession: Idols will proceed from Nayapalli towards Soor Company Chowk via CRP Chowk, DAV Chowk, Gopabandhu Chowk, and Siripur Chowk. Vehicles from CRP Square towards Jayadev Vihar will be diverted through Ekamra Park Road.
Chandrasekharpur Procession: Idols will move from Club Town Apartment field to Nalco Square via Damana Square. Vehicles from Nandankanan Square towards Jayadev Vihar will be diverted through KIIT Square or Kalarahang Square.
Old Town Procession: The immersion routes have also been finalised for Old Town areas with diversions in place.
Apart from these, several other Puja committees will also organise individual immersion processions across the city.
The designated immersion sites include:
1. Kuakhai River (Palasuni and Hanspal sides)
2. Daya River at Lingipur
3. Kuakhai River at Basuaghai (Tankapani Road)
4. Near Centurion College (KITS campus, Jatni)
5. Chandaka GP near NIT
6. Kusabhadra River and temporary sites at Balipatna, Bhingarpur and Ramchandrapur.
Emergency vehicles such as police, fire brigade, ambulances, and excise vehicles are exempted from these restrictions.
Commissionerate Police has urged the public to avoid congested routes, cooperate with traffic diversions, and plan their journeys accordingly for the peaceful and smooth conduct of the Bhasani Yatra.
