India, Nov. 13 -- Anticipating a large turnout of devotees and other people at more than 1,450 ghats along the Yamuna, ponds, canals and temporary water bodies across Delhi for Chhath Puja on November 15 and 16, the traffic police on Thursday announced restrictions on vehicular movement, traffic diversions and designated parking arrangements around the sites, particularly in north and east Delhi.

The traffic police have advised commuters to avoid three stretches during the two-day festival and use the suggested alternative routes. The stretches to be avoided are Shanti Van to Shamshan (Nigambodh) Ghat, Nanaksar T-Point to Sonia Vihar Toll Tax, and Pusta Road from Shastri Park to Khajuri Khas Chowk and vice versa.

To ensure smooth vehicu...