A city tour of Nagaryatra of Nagar Devi Bhadrakali Mataji is being held in Ahmedabad on Wednesday -- the foundation day of the city, for the first time in its 614 years of history. After the morning aarti, Mataji's paduka was placed on the chariot and the chariot was set out on a city tour.

Maa Bhadrakali Nagar yatra live updates

The first city procession of Mother Bhadrakali, organised after 614 years, has concluded

After the Aarti of the Sabarmati River at the Riverfront, the Bhadrakali procession reached Bhadra fort Darwaja. From here, it will now return to the temple

Grand welcome at Mahalaxmi temple of Maa Bhadrakali

The procession aheads from Jagannath Temple. Next, an Aarti of the Sabarmati River will be performed at the Riverfront.

After the Aarti, the procession will continue its journey towards the Mahalaxmi Temple.

The head priest of Jagganath Temple performs Puja (worships)

Grand welcome of Maa Bhadrakali at Jagannathji Temple

Nagar Yatra welcomed in Jamalpur by the Muslim residents 

Nagar Yatra Proceeds ahead from AMC office

Nagar Yatra reaches AMC office

Maa Bhadrakali had the darshan (sighting) of Maneknath's samadhi (tomb).

Nagaryatra reaches Manekchowk

Maa Bhadrakali's city tour is being given a grand welcome everywhere. Ahmedabadis have gathered in large number on roads to see the procession. The tour has currently reached Manekchowk.

Jagannath temple

Break at Jagannathji Temple: Bundi prasad was served to the townspeople in this yatra. Starting from Teen Darwaza, Baba Maneknath Samadhi Sthan, Manekchowk, Danapeeth, Municipal Corporation Office, Khamasa, Pagthiya, Mataji's chariot will reach Jamalpur Jagannathji Temple. A break will be taken at the temple of the city deity. After that, it will return to its temple after visiting Mahalakshmi Temple and other places.

Restricted route for vehicular traffic

From Shri Bhadrakali Mataji Temple to Karanj Police Station- Three Doors- Pankor Naka- Manek Chowk- Gol Gali to Municipal Kotha- Gollimda- Khamasa Crossroads- Jagannath Temple to Jamalpur Vegetable Market- In front of Phul Bazaar on the wrong side inside the riverfront- Mahalaxmi Temple to Victoria Garden- Akhadanand Circle- Vasant Chowk to Lal Darwaja- Apna Bazaar- Siddi Syed's Jali- Vijlighar- Shri Bahuchar Mata Temple and back to Shri Bhadrakali Mataji Temple will be restricted for vehicular traffic.

Alternate route details

From Vijlighar Crossroads to Palika Bazaar, Nehru Bridge Crossroads, turn left at Ellis Bridge and turn left towards Victoria Garden.

From Gollimda, via Raipur Darwaza, via S.T. Char Rasta, towards Jamalpur Char Rasta, the road can be used.

From Jamalpur Char Rasta, via Phul Bazar, from the eastern end of Sardar Bridge, via the left side road, via the eastern Riverfront Road, via Cama Hotel Riverfront Cut, the road towards Khanpur Darwaza can be used.

From Cama Hotel Riverfront T, on the left side, from Bakery Circle, via Rupali Cinema, on the right side, towards Nehru Bridge, traffic can be used.

It is worth noting that this notification will not apply to vehicles associated with the Sadar program, government vehicles on duty, fire brigade, ambulance vehicles and those traveling with vehicles in emergency situations. This notification shall be implemented from 4 am on 26th February till the completion of the Nagar Yatra subject to the maximum time limit under the provisions of Section-33 of the Gujarat Police Act, 1951. Anyone violating the orders of this notification shall be liable to punishment under Section-223 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC) 2023 and Section 131 of the Gujarat Police Act.

Nagar Yatra Route Programs

7.30 am Paduka Aarti at Nagardevi Maa Bhadrakali Temple

7.45 am Lakshmi Maa Panja Aarti

8.00 am Padharamani of Maa Paduka on the chariot for the Yatra

8.30 am Diwani Aarti by Maharaj at Treen Darwaja

9.00 am Paduka Aarti by Baba Manek's descendants at Baba Maneknath Temple Manek Chowk

9.45 am Paduka Aarti by Mayor and officials at AMC Office

10.30 am Paduka Aarti by the temple's Mahant at Jamalpur Jagannath Temple

11.15 am Sabarmati River Aarti at Riverfront Ghat

12.00 pm Paduka Aarti at the ancient Mahalaxmi Temple

12.30 pm Ancient temple at Vasant Chowk Paduka Aarti by the priest of Ganesh temple

Paduka Aarti at Bahuchar Mata temple at 1.00 PM

Havan and Bhandara at Bhadrakali temple at 1.30 PM