Pune Palkhi Procession On June 20: Over 26 Key Roads To Be Closed, Police Urge Citizens To Avoid Core Areas

Pune, June 19, 2025:

In preparation for the grand arrival of the Palkhis of Sant Dnyaneshwar Maharaj and Sant Tukaram Maharaj on Friday, June 20, the Pune City Police have announced major traffic restrictions and road closures across the city. The annual Ashadhi Wari procession draws thousands of Warkaris (devotees), and 26 major roads will remain closed from 8 AM to midnight on Friday.

At a press conference held on Wednesday, Police Commissioner Amitesh Kumar appealed to citizens to avoid the core areas and use alternative routes during the Palkhi Sohla.

“We request full cooperation from the public. These restrictions are necessary to ensure the smooth and safe passage of the Palkhi processions,” Commissioner Kumar stated, adding that extensive security and traffic planning is already in place.

Road Closures on June 20:

• Range Hill Chowk to Sancheti Chowk (Ganeshkhind Road)
• Khandojibaba Chowk to Veer Chapekar Chowk (Gokhale and Ferguson Roads)
• Gadgil Putla Chowk to S. G. Barve Chowk (Chhatrapati Shivaji Road)
• Apte Road, Gokhale Road to Tilak Road
• Laxmi Road (Tilak Chowk to Sant Kabir Chowk)
• Shanipar Chowk to Seva Sadan Chowk
• Nehru Chowk to Sonya Maruti Chowk
• Devjibaba Chowk to Hamjekhan Chowk (Ganesh Road)
• Ramoshi Gate to Palkhi Vithoba Mandir (Nehru Road)
• Sant Kabir Chowk to Chacha Halwai Chowk

Additional restrictions will be enforced in Nana-Bhavani Peth once the Palkhi reaches its halting destination.

Extended Closures Till June 22 (11 AM):

As Warkaris gather around Shrimant Dagdusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple and Shaniwar Wada, both Chhatrapati Shivaji Road and Laxmi Road (from Sant Kabir Chowk to Belbag Chowk) will remain closed from June 20 to June 22, 11 AM.

Key Arrangements for Safety and Management:

• CCTV surveillance on the entire Palkhi route
• 6,500 police personnel deployed citywide
• Anti-theft measures and prevention of untoward incidents
• Regulation of Dindi vehicles to ensure smooth flow
• Emphasis on Warkari and public safety

The police team includes Joint Commissioner Ranjan Kumar Sharma, Additional Commissioner Pankaj Deshmukh, DCP (Traffic) Amol Zende, Dr. Sandeep Bhajibhakare, and PI (Traffic Planning) Sunil Gawli, all of whom are overseeing the arrangements.

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Citizens can stay informed via the official Pune Police portal:
https://diversion.punepolice.gov.in