Markets Bustling With Crowds As Dhanteras Marks Commencement Of 5 -Day Long Diwali Festival

In Uttar Pradesh, people are celebrating Dhanteras which officially marks the commencement of five-day-long festival of lights, Deepawali.

Markets all over the state are stocked with a variety of lights, and candles, among other fancy items and are ready to welcome shoppers for the festive time. People can be seen jostling in the markets as there is huge rush to make the last time purchase of Gold, Silver, and utensils.

Goddess Lakshmi and Kubera, the God of wealth and prosperity, are being worshipped today. The day is also being celebrated in state as anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari, the father of Ayurveda, who was born with Amrit Kalash on the day of Dhanteres in the Samundra Manthan. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has greeted people of the state on this occasion. Devotees are also flocking to various temples across the state for darshan and worship. On Dhanteras, the Annapurna Temple in Kashi is thronged with devotees, offering prayers to the golden goddess Annapurna. This temple opens only once a year, on Dhanteras.