Ram Navami 2025 Traffic Advisory: Ayodhya, Hyderabad & More Cities Issue Important Traffic Guidelines

The entire country is celebrating the birth anniversary of Lord Rama as Ram Navami 2025 today. Most of the cultural organisations prepare a procession on this day, which leads to traffic congestion on the streets, so traffic police and authorities across major cities in India have issued a traffic advisory on Rama Navami 2025.

With Shobha Yatras and grand cultural processions scheduled in multiple parts of the country during Ram Navami 2025, local administrations have issued comprehensive traffic advisories to manage the anticipated surge in both vehicular and pedestrian movement. Due to the massive public turnout expected at the Ram Janmabhoomi Mandir in Ayodhya, along with large gatherings in other cities, significant traffic control measures are being implemented.

Traffic Advisory for Ayodhya Residents

The Ayodhya Police has issued strict guidelines for commuters during Ram Navami 2025, urging the public to follow all traffic rules and designated routes during the Ram Janmabhoomi processions. With a massive influx of devotees expected throughout the day and even during the night, authorities have put in place detailed plans to ensure smooth vehicular movement and public safety.

On its official Twitter handle, the Ayodhya Police mentioned the below traffic congestion in the city.
Traffic Diversions in Effect on Ram Navami

• Vehicles coming from Gorakhpur, Khalilabad, Basti, Sant Kabir Nagar, etc., towards Ayodhya via Gorakhpur and Sant Kabir Nagar will be diverted from the Khalilabad exit on Purvanchal Motorway.
• Vehicles coming from Gonda, Bahraich, Balrampur, Shravasti, etc., towards Ayodhya via Gonda will be diverted from Kaisar Ganj to Barabanki via the Fatehpur-Haliapur route.
• Vehicles from Gonda towards Ayodhya will be diverted from Colonelganj, Tarabganj, Laxman Ghat, etc., via the Sohramau route.
• Vehicles coming via Ayodhya-Lucknow Motorway from Lucknow, Unnao, Rae Bareli, etc. will be diverted from Sohramau towards Ayodhya via Sohawal.
• Vehicles from Prayagraj, Kaushambi, Chitrakoot, etc., going to Ayodhya will be diverted from Handia bypass to Sultanpur via Purvanchal Motorway.
• Vehicles from Varanasi, Jaunpur, etc., heading to Ayodhya will be diverted from the Lambhua route.
• Vehicles from Sultanpur, Amethi, etc., heading to Ayodhya via Bikapur will be diverted from Bikapur to Sohawal via the Raunahi route.
• Vehicles from Akbarpur, Tanda, Ambedkar Nagar, heading towards Ayodhya via Darshan Nagar, will be diverted from Tanda to Rampur Bhagan via Maya Bazar.
• Vehicles from Barabanki coming towards Ayodhya will be diverted at Haidergarh and Rasauli via Deva Road.
• Vehicles from Sitapur, Hardoi, Shahjahanpur, etc., heading towards Ayodhya via Itaunja Road, Dubagga, will be diverted via the Bachhrawan-Purwa route.
• Vehicles from Balrampur, Shravasti, Gonda, Bahraich, etc., going to Lucknow via Ayodhya will be diverted via Rasauli-Deva road.

Parking Facilities for Devotees in Ayodhya

Devotees visiting the temple via Ayodhya Dham railway station will park vehicles at Tedhi Bazaar parking and Ram Katha Park parking. Devotees coming from the Rampath side via Sugreev Quila can park near Sugreev Quila or near the Ram Ki Paidi ghat. Parking arrangements have been made in the Sugreev Quila area and near Shiv Kunj for visitors.

Other Cities Across the Country Have Also Issued Traffic Advisories for Ram Navami 2025

Alongside Ayodhya, several other cities, including Hyderabad, Faridabad, Bhopal, and others, have released detailed traffic advisories for Ram Navami 2025 to ensure crowd control and smooth vehicular movement.

Hyderabad Traffic Advisory for Ram Navami 2025

The Hyderabad City Traffic Police has imposed significant traffic diversions on April 6, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM, covering key parts of the city where massive Ram Navami Shobha Yatras are expected. Routes such as Putlibowli X Road, Gowliguda Chaman, Dhoolpet, Begumbazar Chatri, Sultan Bazar, and Jumerat Bazar will either be completely cordoned off or redirected to alternate roads. In addition, areas like Bartan Bazar, Royal Plaza T-Junction, and Rammandir Kaman will witness traffic bottlenecks. Authorities recommend that commuters avoid these hotspots and seek alternate travel paths to prevent delays and congestion.

UP Traffic Advisory for Ram Navami 2025

In Faridabad, the district administration has geared up for heightened public activity with over 10 religious processions and celebrations at more than 500 temples. Adding to the vibrancy are over 100 bhandaras (free public meals) organised across different sectors of the city. Areas like Market No. 1 NIT, Jawahar Colony, Sainik Colony, and Ballabhgarh are expected to experience dense traffic and localised road closures as per reports.

Bhopal Traffic Plan for Ram Navami 2025

To keep things safe during the Ram Navami celebrations, Bhopal Police has announced several traffic diversions across the city. Areas like Bairagarh, Chhola Mandir, Shahjahanabad, Aishbagh, Avadhpuri, TT Nagar, and Nishatpura will see changes in traffic routes. Even areas outside the main city, such as Kolar, Katara Hills, Baghsewania, and Chuna Bhatti, will have restricted vehicle movement as per reports.