On the occasion of Dhanteras, a massive traffic jam was seen in Delhi-NCR on Friday evening. The roads of the capital were covered with vehicles due to the huge crowd that gathered in the markets for Diwali shopping. Kilometer-long queues formed on many major routes and people had to remain stuck in traffic for hours to reach their destinations. A long sequence of red tail-lights of vehicles was seen on the roads. Amidst the excitement of the festival, there was heavy pressure on the traffic system.
Delhi Traffic Jam: Most problems in these areas
Due to Dhanteras shopping, there was huge crowd in major markets and commercial areas of Delhi. Long queues of vehicles were seen at Connaught Place, Chandni Chowk, Karol Bagh, Lajpat Nagar, Sarojini Nagar, South Extension, Anand Vihar, Khichdipur and Ghazipur Highway.
Apart from this, the speed of traffic also remained very slow on Ring Road, Outer Ring Road, ITO, DND Flyway and Delhi-Gurugram Expressway. Vehicles were seen crawling at many places. Due to the jam, working people and families out for shopping also had to face problems.
Dhanteras Shopping: Shopping from gold and silver to utensils
Dhanteras is considered to mark the beginning of Diwali festivities. Buying gold, silver, jewellery, utensils, electronics, vehicles and household items on this day is considered auspicious. It is believed that purchasing new items on Dhanteras brings happiness, prosperity and prosperity to the house. This is the reason why there is a huge crowd of customers in markets and shopping centres.
Dhanteras Puja: Lord Dhanvantari and Mother Lakshmi are worshipped.
Lord Dhanvantari, Lord Ganesha, Mother Lakshmi and Kubera are worshiped on Dhanteras. According to religious beliefs, Lord Dhanvantari is considered the god of Ayurveda and medicine. At the same time, Mother Lakshmi is the symbol of wealth and prosperity. On this day, special prayers are offered in homes and shops to pray for happiness and prosperity.
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