Janmashtami 2026 is only a few days away, and the preparations to celebrate this auspicious day has officially begin. As many devotees from across India arrive at Vrindavan and Mathura to seek the blessings of Lord Krishna, the police also have to be careful in order to maintain safety and security among the devotees. Several advisories have been issued by the police to ensure the smooth celebration of Janmashtami.

Janmashtami 2026 Advisories For Mathura:

According to Jagran, here is all the information you need about the travel restrictions in both Mathura and Vrindavan around Janmashtami 2026. 

Vehicles Restrictions:

As there are possibilities of lakhs of devotees arriving in the city, a ban has been imposed on the entry of vehicles on major roads from 8 AM on September 3rd to 9 AM on September 5th.
Four-wheelers, autos, e-rickshaws, two-wheelers, and heavy and commercial vehicles will be stopped on several roads.
However, there will be designated parking spots where people can park their vehicles.

Where will the traffic restriction in Mathura?

The traffic will be restricted at several places in the city. The places are as follows:
  1. Bhuteshwar Tiraha
  2. Masani Chauraha
  3. Deeg Gate
  4. Gokaran Tiraha
  5. Chowk Bazar
  6. Bharatpur Gate
  7. Krishnapuri
  8. State Bank Chauraha
  9. Mahavidya Colony
Heavy vehicles, roadways buses and tractors will also not be allowed towards Bhutehswar from Govardhan Chauraha and Mandi Chauraha. Vehicle movements will also remain closed from Masani Chauraha towards Janmabhoomi and Chowk Bazar, and no vehicle will be allowed to enter towards Janmabhoomi from Deep Gate.
However, roadways buses will remain operational via Malgodam Marg through the industrial area and Jai Gurudev.

Parking Arrangements:

  1. For people coming from the highway, parking arrangements have been made in the Mandi premises.
  2. Vehicles comings from Yamuna Expressway and Vrindavan side, they can park at PMB Polytechnic School, an empty plot of Anuj Chaudhary in Jaisinghpura and in front of RK Jewellers.
  3. People coming in vehicles from Gokul restaurant, they can park in front of RSS Institution, ISBT Bus Stand and Ramlila Maidaan.
  4. Railway Ground parking has been designated for vehicles coming from Dhaulipyau side.

Janmashtami 2026 Advisories For Vrindavan:

Similar to Mathura, the traffic will be restricted in Vrindavan too.

Where will the traffic restriction in Vrindavan?

The entry of heavy vehicles will be restricted at several places like:
  1. Chhatikra
  2. Rukmini Vihar
  3. Panigaon
  4. Vrindavan Cut
  5. 100-Shaishya
Meanwhile, vehicles will not be allowed to enter beyond the multi-level parking on  Chhatikra-Vrindavan road. Heavy vehicles and four-wheelers will also be banned beyond 100 Shaishya.

Parking Spots:

The parking areas at Vrindavan are:
  1. ITI
  2. Darukh
  3. Mandi
  4. Pawan Hans Helipad
  5. MVDA
  6. Pashupaith
  7. Paragliding
  8. Shiva Dhaba

Conclusion:

Before making plans to visit Vrindavan and Mathura, read this information and make your plan and arrangements accordingly. Even though devotees will have an eventful time in these cities, it is also important to ensure safety. 
 
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