Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Traffic Restrictions for Balkampet Temple Festivities
The city traffic police in Hyderabad have put up traffic restrictions and diversions around the Balkampet Yellamma temple for two days.
This is because the temple is celebrating its annual Yellamma Kalyanam festivities, which will attract many devotees.
On Tuesday, traffic from certain areas will be diverted to avoid congestion near the temple.
Parking areas have been set up in different locations to help manage the crowd.
On Wednesday, the deity's Rathotsavam will take place, and traffic will be restricted along the route of the procession.
The police advise motorists to avoid the area if possible to prevent delays.
The restrictions are in place to ensure smooth access for devotees and to manage the heavy traffic expected during the festivities.
Traffic restrictions and diversions imposed around Balkampet Yellamma temple for Yellamma Kalyanam festivities on Tuesday and Wednesday.
On Tuesday, traffic from Greenlands, Matha temple, and Satyam theatre will be diverted at SR Nagar T-Junction.
Parking areas earmarked at R&B Office near SR Nagar, GHMC ground at DK Road, Padmasri Apartments, and other locations.
On Wednesday, Rathotsavam procession will cause traffic restrictions along its route from the temple to Sriramnagar crossroads and back.
Authorities advise motorists to avoid the area and use alternative routes to prevent delays due to heavy traffic congestion.
- Who
- City traffic police and devotees
- What
- Traffic restrictions and diversions around Balkampet Yellamma temple
- When
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Where
- Hyderabad, near Balkampet Yellamma temple
- Why
- To manage traffic during the temple's annual Yellamma Kalyanam festivities and Rathotsavam
Devotees
Motorists
Traffic Restrictions
Devotees
Devotees support the restrictions as they facilitate smooth access to the temple for the festivities.
Motorists
Motorists may face inconvenience due to the diversions and road closures, leading to delays.
- Event
- Yellamma Kalyanam and Rathotsavam
- Dates
- Tuesday and Wednesday
- Location
- Balkampet Yellamma Temple, Hyderabad
- Parking Areas
- R&B Office near SR Nagar, GHMC ground at DK Road, Padmasri Apartments, Fatehnagar under the flyover, Nature Cure Hospital, Sanathnagar GHMC grounds
- Rathotsavam Route
- Temple to SS Bakery, right turn towards Abhilasha Towers, Sriramnagar crossroads, and back to the temple
- Traffic Diversions
- SR Nagar T-Junction, New Bridge towards Begumpet, Bylanes and link roads between SR Nagar and Fatehnagar