Dhanteras saw Delhi grappling with traffic mayhem as enthusiastic shoppers flocked to bustling marketplaces such as Connaught Place and Chandni Chowk. The Ring Road was packed, with vehicles stuck in lengthy traffic jams accompanied by relentless honking. Celebrated as the precursor to Diwali, Dhanteras prompts fervent shopping for auspicious treasures like gold and electronics, while devotees observe rituals honoring their chosen deities.