Delhi’s north-western and western districts are expected to witness an overwhelming turnout of devotees gathering near ponds, ghats, and makeshift water bodies to offer prayers to the Sun God. Authorities estimate that tens of thousands of worshippers will participate in the rituals that mark one of the most significant festivals for the people of Bihar, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and Jharkhand. With an estimated lakhs of participants expected, the Delhi Traffic Police has issued a comprehensive advisory to navigate the congestion.


"Normal flow of traffic is likely to be affected in the afternoon of 27th October 2025 and the morning of 28th October 2025 on roads adjoining major Chhath Puja ponds across Delhi," the advisory states.



Traffic hotspots: Ponds and ghats as key sitesThe festival, which runs from October 27 to October 30 this year, draws massive crowds to over 20 key sites across Northwest and Western Delhi districts. According to the Delhi Traffic Police's detailed breakdown, North-West/Outer Delhi alone hosts nine major immersion points, including the popular UP Bihari Ekta Manch Chhath Puja Samiti at H-Block, Backside of Majlis Park Metro Station, expecting 50,000 to 60,000 devotees. This site has long been a major hub for Chhath celebrations.


Another major congregation point will be the DDA Ground near Sector A-10, Narela Metro Station, which may attract between 20,000 and 25,000 devotees. The Bhalswa Lake near the Golf Course in Bhalswa Dairy will also witness a steady stream of worshippers, with around 15,000 to 20,000 expected to gather by sunset. The lake, surrounded by open space, has become a favoured site for the rituals of offering ‘ arghya’ to the setting sun.



Smaller but significant gatherings are expected at several other points across the district. The Mundka Nehar near Hanuman Mandir, Bawana, may draw 12,000 to 15,000 devotees, while Holambi Kalan’s Metro Vihar Phase-II will likely host 10,000 to 15,000 participants. Meanwhile, the Green RWA H-Block Ram Vihar in Liladhan Jahangirpuri is expected to see around 8,000 to 10,000 people offering prayers.


Other community-level sites such as the A-Block DDA Park on Sector-15 & 16 Dividing Road and Mundka Nehar Sector-15 will each witness around 2,000 to 2,500 visitors. Smaller gatherings are also anticipated at Mundka Nehar near Golden Hospital (Sector-16) and Jheelwala Park near Jaipur Golden Hospital, with between 1,500 to 2,000 devotees attending each site.


Traditional sites like Prembari Pull, Prena Chowk Ghat near Pala Village, and Yamuna Ghat (Shank No. 8) near Pala Village will see a combined turnout of nearly 25,000 devotees.

Moving westward, the Western District too is gearing up for large-scale celebrations. The biggest congregation is expected at Suraj Upasana Park in Dabri, where 35,000 to 40,000 devotees are likely to gather. The park has been meticulously prepared by local committees, with arrangements for lighting, barricades, and temporary ponds to accommodate the crowds.

Other notable venues in the west include Vishwas Park on Raja Pur Main Road, which could host 4,000 to 5,000 people, and the Chhath Puja Park in PQ Block, Mangolpuri, expecting a similar turnout. F-1 Block Park in Sultan Puri is anticipated to receive 3,000 to 4,000 worshippers, while Pavitra Chhath Bapu Park opposite D-Block Mangol will see around 1,000 participants.


Smaller neighbourhood gatherings will take place at Jheel Park in Fateh Nagar (Tihar Nihal Vihar) and Nihal Vihar Pul near the Fire Station, each drawing between 1,000 and 2,000 devotees. The Chhath Puja Kalyan Samiti in Kailash Enclave expects a modest turnout of about 2,000 worshippers.



With such massive participation expected across these districts, the Delhi Police and municipal authorities have already stepped up arrangements. Volunteers and local samitis are working with officials to manage the crowd and ensure the rituals proceed smoothly..


Commuters are urged to avoid routes around Chhath Puja sites, especially stretches of M.B. Road (from Lajpat Kunj to Tuglakabad Extension), Khader Kalindi Kunj Road, Agra Canal Road, and Road No. 13.


Specific closures include:- In the Bhajanpura area, commercial vehicles will not be allowed on G.T. Road towards Yudhisthir Setu from 5 PM to 7 PM on October 27.

- Shastri Park and Shivaji Park areas: GT Road and Laxmi Nagar towards Kashi Nagar on October 27 (5 PM to 6 PM) and October 28 (5 AM to 7 AM), with diversions via Drain Canal Road.

- In Najafgarh Khas area, traffic towards Sonia Vihar will be diverted from Nanak Sarai towards Old Wazirabad Road, and vehicles from Sonia Vihar border will be rerouted from MCD Toll towards Sabhapur Village Wazirabad Road.