Roads To Be Regulated Till 11 PM: Delhi Traffic Police Issue Advisory For Baisakhi Celebrations

In view of Baisakhi celebrations at Guruji ka Ashram (Bade Mandir), the Delhi Traffic Police have issued an advisory for commuters.

They have also requested that commuters use public transport.

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The Delhi Traffic Police has taken out a traffic advisory due to the Baisakhi celebrations at Guruji ka Ashram (Bade Mandir) on Bhatti Mines Road, Mehrauli. Traffic regulations will be effective in several places around the Bhatti Mines and Chhatarpur area as they expect a gathering of around 55000-60,000 people. The regulations will especially affect heavy and medium commercial vehicles. 

According to a post on X, "In view of Baisakhi celebrations at Guru Ji ka Ashram (Bade Mandir) on April 13, 2024, traffic regulations will be effective." "Movement of heavy and medium commercial vehicles will be regulated on Bhatti Mines Road, Bandh Road, Chhatarpur Road and Sant Shri Nagpal Marg.”

Traffic Advisory

In view of Baisakhi celebrations at Guru ji ka Ashram (Bade Mandir) on April 13, 2024, traffic regulations will be effective.
Kindly follow the advisory.#DPTrafficAdvisory pic.twitter.com/5ZzoDdCpJA

— Delhi Traffic Police (@dtptraffic) April 13, 2024

Even though emergency vehicles will be facilitated to reach the destination, the traffic police have advised to avoid Dera Road and Mandi Road, instead utilising Mehrauli-Gurugram Road. 

They have also requested that commuters use public transport, especially metro services more today, to avoid delays and getting stuck in traffic. Devotees travelling from Gurugram and Faridabad have also been advised to use the Dera border to reach the Ashram.

Baisakhi, a spring harvest celebration is traditionally held on April 13 or 14 and it marks the first day of the month of Vaisakh.  It also holds special significance for Sikhs as it is the day that the Khalsa order was instituted by the tenth Guru of Sikhism, Guru Gobind Singh.

In 1699, on the eve of Baisakhi, Guru Gobind Singh rallied Sikhs to fight against the Mughals and inspired them through his words and actions. The festival is also celebrated by Sikhs to signify the coronation of Guru Gobind Singh, as well as the foundation of the Khalsa sect of Sikhism.

As per the Khalsa Sambat, the festival has been held since the beginning of the Vaisakh 1756 Bikrami (March 30, 1699), also known as Khalsa.