Bengaluru, Oct. 1 -- In a city notorious for gridlocked roads and marathon commutes, Bengaluru residents were pleasantly surprised on Maha Navami, as traffic along the Outer Ring Road (ORR) flowed with uncommon ease.

One commuter, traveling from JP Nagar to Kadubeesanahalli, reported completing the typically long and frustrating trip in just 25 minutes. Delighted by the stress-free morning, he even paused en route to grab breakfast and enjoy a leisurely stroll, luxuries usually unimaginable during a weekday rush.

Describing the atmosphere as "pleasant" and the day as "shiny," his post struck a chord online, quickly drawing attention from fellow Bengalureans who knew this was no ordinary occurrence. "Felt like this how ORR traffic should...