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Pune Declares School Holiday and Implements Traffic Controls for Anant Chaturdashi
✍️ Latestly
🗓 26 Sep 2026, 10:00 AM
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The municipal authorities in Pune announced a citywide school holiday and temporary traffic diversions to observe the Hindu festival Anant Chaturdashi on September 25, 2026.
Pune observed Anant Chaturdashi, a key Hindu observance marking the end of the Ganesh festival, on September 25, 2026. The city’s civic administration declared a full‑day holiday for all government‑run schools to allow families to partake in traditional rites.
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) issued an advisory directing private schools to follow the same schedule, citing safety and cultural considerations. Parents were urged to keep children at home and avoid non‑essential travel.
To manage the expected surge of devotees near temples and market areas, the PMC coordinated with the police to set up temporary traffic diversions on major arteries such as JM Road and Senapati Bapat Road. Signal timings were altered and additional traffic police were deployed at key junctions.
Mayor Murlidhar Patil praised the cooperation of residents and transport operators, stating that the measures would ensure smooth movement while respecting the festival’s sanctity. Officials warned motorists to adhere to the posted signs and avoid parking in prohibited zones.
The city’s fire department also conducted spot checks around crowded venues to enforce fire‑safety norms, completing the multi‑agency effort to keep the celebration orderly and safe.
The Pune Municipal Corporation (PMC) issued an advisory directing private schools to follow the same schedule, citing safety and cultural considerations. Parents were urged to keep children at home and avoid non‑essential travel.
To manage the expected surge of devotees near temples and market areas, the PMC coordinated with the police to set up temporary traffic diversions on major arteries such as JM Road and Senapati Bapat Road. Signal timings were altered and additional traffic police were deployed at key junctions.
Mayor Murlidhar Patil praised the cooperation of residents and transport operators, stating that the measures would ensure smooth movement while respecting the festival’s sanctity. Officials warned motorists to adhere to the posted signs and avoid parking in prohibited zones.
The city’s fire department also conducted spot checks around crowded venues to enforce fire‑safety norms, completing the multi‑agency effort to keep the celebration orderly and safe.