Thousands of devotees visit the Sri Bhagyalakshmi temple near Charminar during Diwali. In view of the rush, Hyderabad Traffic Police have announced restrictions around Charminar from November 6 to 11.
Routes to avoid
- Madina to Charminar
- Murgi Chowk to Charminar
- Rajesh Medical Hall, Shah Ali Banda, to Charminar
Parking for devotees
- Meerchowk: Mufeed-ul-Anam School Ground, Sardar Mahal Road
- Shah Ali Banda: Charminar Bus Terminal parking, Unani Hospital premises
- Madina: Nayapul SYJ Complex; Government Girls' High School, Kali Kaman (Sundays only)
- Puranapul: Begum Bazar MJ Bridge, Government City College, Quli Qutub Shah (QQ) Stadium
- Hussaini Alam: New Murgi Chowk, Khilwat Road, Khilwat Ground
Police asked visitors to follow traffic staff and to call the traffic helpline, 9010203626, in an emergency. Friday is Dhanteras; IBTimes gives Hyderabad's Lakshmi–Kubera puja muhurat as 6:15 PM to 8:13 PM.
