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Bengaluru Traffic Advisory On April 12 and 13: Bengaluru Traffic Advisory: Bengaluru is set to witness the grand Hoovina Karaga procession, the spiritual centrepiece of the Karaga festival, at midnight on Saturday, April 12. The sacred ritual begins at the Dharmaraya Swamy Temple and passes through several iconic locations in the heart of the city before returning by Sunday morning.

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As part of the age-old tradition, the Karaga will be received with special rituals at the Ganapathi and Mutyalamma temples, followed by visits to prominent religious sites including Anjaneya and Rama Temples (Halasuru Pete), Nagarthapete, Cubbonpete, Ganigarapete, Doddapete, Mastan Sab Dargah, Balepete, Annamma Temple, Kilari Road, Yelahanka Gate, Avenue Road, Kumbarapete, Gollarapete, and Tigalarapete.

Check Bengaluru Traffic Advisory and Restrictions

To manage the massive footfall and ensure smooth movement of the procession, Bengaluru Traffic Police have issued a traffic advisory effective from 10 PM on Saturday, April 12 to 6 AM on Sunday, April 13.

Roads with Entry Restrictions:

- Avenue Road (City Market Circle to Mysore Bank Circle)

- SJP Road to NR Circle

- Medical College Road to City Market Circle

No-Parking Zones:

- SJP Road, NR Road, JC Road, KG Road (right side), PK Lane, OTC Road

- Nagarthapete Road, SP Road, Sunakalpet Road

- Avenue Road, Market Circle, KR Road, Police Road, AR Char Street

- BVK Iyengar Road, Akkipete Main Road, Balepete Circle

- Kilari Road, Mysore Bank Circle, RT Street, City Street, Thigalarapete

Authorities are urging commuters and residents to use alternate routes and cooperate with traffic personnel during the festival hours.

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Hasi Karaga Observed with Devotion

Ahead of the main event, Bengaluru marked the Hasi Karaga Mahotsava on Thursday night at the Shakti Peetha near Sampangi Lake. Devotees thronged the site as priest Gnanendra, adorned with fresh flower garlands and holding a ceremonial sword, carried the sacred Karaga for the 15th time.

The divine procession began at the Adishakti Temple located at the BBMP headquarters, moved through Hudson Circle, and returned to the Dharmaraya Swamy Temple for the concluding rituals. The streets were filled with spiritual fervour as huge camphor flames lit the night sky, and prayers echoed throughout the lanes.