Chennai city police have announced traffic diversions around the Kapaleeswarar temple and RK Mutt Road in view of the Panguni Peruvizha festival that will take place from March 28 to April 6. The diversions will be in effect from 5 pm during the Adhikara Nandhi festival on March 20 and from 1 pm during the Arubathu Moovar festival on April 4.
During the festivals, no vehicles will be allowed towards the temple from several junctions, and vehicles coming from Royapettah High Road and intending to proceed towards RK Mutt Road and Mandaveli will be diverted at Luz junction to reach their destination.
Vehicles will not be allowed to park on several streets on March 30, April 3, and April 4. However, parking spaces have been arranged for vehicles coming from various directions.
MTC buses from Mylapore Tank Terminus will be operated temporarily near Amirthanjan Company at Luz Church Road.
The police have advised commuters to plan their routes accordingly to avoid any inconvenience.