- Bengaluru liquor ban enforced for Ganesha Chaturthi immersion processions.
- Restriction active from September 16 to September 20, 2026.
- Specific police limits affected; CL-4, CL-6(A) establishments exempted.
Bengaluru Liquor Ban 2026: The Bengaluru Police Commissioner on Wednesday issued an order restricting the sale of liquor in parts of the city due to Ganesha Chaturthi immersion processions. The ban is in effect from Wednesday, September 16, to Sunday, September 20, during specified hours.
According to the order, establishments other than those holding CL-4 (Licence to Clubs) and CL-6(A) (Star Hotel Licences) are prohibited from selling liquor. Restaurants and hotels are allowed to serve food, Deccan Herald reported.
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Bengaluru Liquor Ban Timings And Affected Police Station Limits
The restriction applies to the following police station limits across the city during specified hours:
- September 16 (10:00 AM) to September 17 (1:00 AM): RT Nagar, JC Nagar, Hebbal, Sanjay Nagar, and DJ Halli.
- September 18 (10:00 AM to 11:59 PM): Sampigehalli, Amruthahalli, Kothanur, Hennur, Banaswadi, Govindapura, KG Halli, DJ Halli, Pulakeshi Nagar, Bharati Nagar, Commercial Street, Shivaji Nagar, Indira Nagar, and Halasuru.
- September 19 (10:00 AM) to September 20 (1:00 AM): RT Nagar, JC Nagar, Hebbal, Sanjay Nagar, DJ Halli, Bharati Nagar, and Pulakeshi Nagar.
- September 20 (10:00 AM to 11:59 PM): Pulakeshi Nagar, Bharati Nagar, Commercial Street, Shivaji Nagar, and Halasuru.
- September 20 (6:00 AM to 11:59 PM): Areas under Yelahanka New Town and Vidyaranyapura police limits, from Sambhram College Road to MS Palya, Jalli Machine Circle, Chikkabettahalli, Doddabettahalli, Attur Main Road, Dairy Circle, 16 B Main, Chikkabommasandra, LBS Nagar, Doddabommasandra, and Ramachandrapura.
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: Date, Tithi And Duration
According to Drik Panchang, Ganesh Chaturthi was celebrated on Monday, September 14, 2026. The timings and puja tithi are as follows:
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- Chaturthi Tithi Begins: 08:36 PM on September 13, 2026
- Chaturthi Tithi Ends: 09:14 PM on September 14, 2026
- Ganesha Visarjan (Anant Chaturdashi): Friday, September 25, 2026