Heading to Patna's Gandhi Maidan for Ravana Vadh

In anticipation of massive public footfall and tight security protocols for the grand Ravana Vadh ceremony scheduled at Gandhi Maidan on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, the Patna district administration and traffic police have issued an extensive traffic regulation plan. Commuters and festival attendees heading into central Patna must navigate significant road diversions and restricted access corridors starting from 11:00 AM until the formal conclusion of the Dussehra festivities. The stringent measures aim to ensure unhindered pedestrian movement, secure VIP corridors, and prevent gridlock across key arteries surrounding the historic grounds.Core Restrictions Around Gandhi Maidan: Key Entry Points SealedTraffic flowing directly toward the perimeter of Gandhi Maidan will be strictly barricaded to preserve safe pedestrian walkways:No Entry from Dakbungalow and Bhattacharya Crossing: Direct vehicular movement attempting to approach Gandhi Maidan via Dakbangla Square or Bhattacharya Square will be completely halted.Commercial Vehicle Rerouting on Nehru Path: All commercial vehicles approaching Gandhi Maidan from the Nehru Path corridor will be intercepted and redirected through the Income Tax Roundabout.JP Ganga Path Interception: Commuters utilizing JP Ganga Path will face restrictions, with vehicular traffic prohibited from advancing past the roundabout situated directly in front of the Divisional Commissioner’s office.Blockades at Bakarganj and Thakurbari: Feeder access toward Gandhi Maidan from both Thakurbari Mor and Bakarganj Mor will be shut down for all motorized transport during the active advisory hours.Perimeter Closures Near Prominent Hotels and Landmark ComplexesTo maintain an impenetrable security perimeter around Gandhi Maidan, traffic police will seal off multiple road cuts and approach alleys:Closed Intersections Near Major Hotels: Road cuts and entry passages near Hotel Maurya, Hotel Panas, the Twin Towers complex, and the IMA Hall will be closed to all vehicles traveling toward Gandhi Maidan.Restricted Passage at Govind Mitra Turn: Vehicles heading from the Govind Mitra Road turn toward West Kargil Chowk will not be permitted to advance into the central event zone.Complete Shutdown on Buddha Marg Links: All interconnecting roads leading toward Gandhi Maidan along Buddha Marg—spanning the entire stretch between Kotwali T-Point and the Police Line Tiraha—will remain completely off-limits to general traffic.Authorized Diversion Routes: Navigating Dakbungalow and Bhattacharya SquareDrivers traveling across central Patna during the event hours are directed to adopt designated relief corridors to bypass the core venue:Dakbangla Intersection Traffic: Vehicles arriving at the Dakbangla intersection will be guided toward New Dakbangla Road to access onward railway and southern city links.Bhattacharya Mor Traffic: Traffic reaching the Bhattacharya junction will be channeled onto Rajendra Path to facilitate movement toward Kadamkuan and Rajendra Nagar.Advisory for Commuters: Commuters traveling toward Patna Junction, hospitals, or transit terminals are strongly advised to bypass the Gandhi Maidan perimeter entirely, follow field directions from on-duty traffic personnel, and plan their travels well in advance of the 11:00 AM enforcement.