Varanasi, December 25, 2025 - Due to the large fair organized at the church in Nadesar on the occasion of Christmas, the Varanasi administration has made changes to the city's traffic arrangements. Under this, vehicular movement will be completely restricted towards the Cantonment area today, and route diversions have been implemented on several major routes.
A no-vehicle zone has been declared from India Hotel Chowraha to the Sharada Motor Training School intersection. Large vehicles traveling from Andharapul towards Nadesar will be diverted via the Chaukaghat route.
Vehicles coming from India Hotel Chowraha will be diverted towards Mint House intersection. Fast-moving vehicles will also be able to reach their destinations via new alternative routes. The administration has appealed to drivers and devotees to follow the designated routes and avoid unnecessary travel. Parking has been designated at locations such as Dakghar Chowraha, in front of St. Mary's School, and the Badi Katiganj ground.
The purpose of this measure is stated to be ensuring the safety of devotees attending the fair and maintaining smooth traffic flow in the city.
