Tamil NaduWednesday, 14 October 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai
Tamil Nadu announces special bus services for Ayudha Puja and Diwali 2026
Tamil Nadu transport department has announced special buses from Chennai and other cities for Ayudha Puja and Diwali travel rush.
Key highlights
Direct fact
In October 2026, Tamil Nadu Transport Minister Vijay Tamilan Parthiban announced special bus operations from Chennai for Ayudha Puja and Diwali, with 14,963 buses for Ayudha Puja and 15,659 buses for Diwali.
Key specifics
- For Ayudha Puja, 14,963 buses were planned from Chennai over 4 days, from October 15 to 18.
- For Diwali, 15,659 buses were planned from Chennai over 3 days, from November 5 to 7.
- After Ayudha Puja, 9,191 buses were planned on October 20 and 21 for return travel to Chennai.
- After Diwali, 11,197 buses were planned on November 9 and 10 for return travel to Chennai.
- Special buses were to operate from 5 Chennai points, including Koyambedu, Madhavaram and Kilambakkam.
Exam lens
TNPSC transport and festival administration question, special buses, 14,963 and 15,659, Kilambakkam, Koyambedu, Madhavaram — a likely current-affairs one-liner on festive transport planning.