Archive · 23 Sep 2026
Private Vehicles Restricted at Saptashrung Gad During Navratri
Saptashrung Gad is preparing for many visitors during Navratri.
The celebrations are planned for October 11 to October 20.
More celebrations will happen on October 25 and 26.
To help control traffic, private cars will have limited entry from October 9.
Public buses and emergency vehicles will be given priority.
Officials are also checking healthcare, cleanliness, electricity and crowd safety.
A road near Nanduri is being repaired and will remain closed while the concrete sets.
Workers are planning extra buses, fire equipment and better waste control.
Private vehicles will face entry restrictions at Saptashrung Gad from October 9 because of the expected Navratri crowds.
The Ashwin Navratri Yatra will take place from October 11 to October 20, followed by Kojagiri Purnima celebrations on October 25 and 26.
Officials reviewed law and order, crowd management, traffic, healthcare, sanitation, electricity and emergency arrangements.
The Nanduri-Saptashrung Gad road is temporarily closed for curing, but is expected to open to devotees on Saturdays and Sundays until September 26.
Authorities directed departments to arrange additional buses, improve fire response, enforce the plastic ban and complete anti-encroachment work.
- Who
- The Kalwan administration, police, local bodies, the temple trust and other concerned departments.
- What
- Authorities are preparing pilgrimage arrangements and restricting private-vehicle entry to Saptashrung Gad during Navratri.
- When
- Vehicle restrictions are planned from October 9; the Navratri Yatra is scheduled for October 11–20, with Kojagiri celebrations on October 25–26.
- Where
- Saptashrung Gad and the Nanduri-Saptashrung Gad route in Nashik.
- Why
- To manage the expected heavy rush of devotees and keep access clear for pilgrims, public transport and emergency services.
- Private-vehicle restrictions
- Planned from October 9 at Saptashrung Gad.
- Ashwin Navratri Yatra
- Scheduled from October 11 to October 20.
- Kojagiri Purnima celebrations
- Scheduled for October 25 and October 26.
- Road status
- The Nanduri-Saptashrung Gad road is temporarily closed for concrete curing.
- Weekend access
- The administration plans to open the road to devotees on Saturdays and Sundays until September 26.
- Public transport
- Additional State Transport bus services between Nanduri and Saptashrung Gad are planned.
- Emergency response
- A mini fire tender is to remain operational during the pilgrimage period.