Mangaluru Dasara procession: Traffic diversions from 4 pm on October 21

Mangaluru Dasara procession: Traffic diversions from 4 pm on October 21

Mangalore Today News Network

Mangaluru, Oct 21, 2026: In view of the Mangaluru Dasara procession organised by the Kudroli Sri Gokarnanatheshwara Temple, traffic diversions will be in force on several roads across the city from 4 pm on October 21 until 6 am on October 22, Mangaluru City Police Commissioner said.

The procession will begin at the Kudroli temple entrance and pass through Mannagudda Junction, Narayana Guru Circle (Ladyhill), Lalbagh, Ballalbagh, PVS Junction, Navabharath Circle, City Centre, Hampankatta, K.B. Katte, Car Street and New Chitra Junction before returning to the temple.

Traffic congestion is expected on city roads from around 2 pm on October 21. The police have advised commuters to use alternative routes and cooperate with the traffic arrangements.

Alternative Routes

From Kottara Chowki Junction towards the city via Ladyhill: Vehicles should take the Kuntikana–KPT–Nanthur route.

From Bunts Hostel towards M.G. Road via PVS Junction: Vehicles should use either the Bharat Beedi–Battagudda–KPT route or the Bharat Beedi–Mallikatte route.

From KSRTC Junction towards Lalbagh: Vehicles should take the Kapikad–Kuntikana or Bijai–Battagudda routes. KSRTC buses have also been advised to use these alternative routes.

From Hampankatta towards PVS via K.S. Rao Road and Navabharath Circle: Vehicles should take the LHH–Ambedkar Junction route.

From New Chitra Junction towards Navabharath Circle and from Narayana Guru Circle at Ladyhill towards Mannagudda, Durgamahal and Kudroli Temple: Commuters should use alternative routes as directed by the police.

Parking Arrangements

People arriving to watch the procession have been advised to park their vehicles at the designated parking facilities at Karavali Maidan, Alake Market, Urwa Market Ground, Urwa Canara School, Canara School in Dongerkery, Pompeii Church, Durgamahal Hotel, Kudroli Narayana College, B.E.M. School, Government Girls’ High School at Car Street and Hotel Vimalesh.

The police have urged the public not to park vehicles along the procession route and to follow traffic regulations and cooperate with the police to ensure the smooth conduct of the celebrations.