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Delhi Traffic Stalls as Dhanteras Shoppers Flood Connaught Place and Chandni Chowk
✍️ TOI City
🗓 07 Nov 2026, 07:21 AM
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On Dhanteras, Delhi experienced severe traffic congestion as shoppers rushed to Connaught Place and Chandni Chowk, causing long jams on the Ring Road.
On the eve of Diwali, the capital city of Delhi faced a traffic nightmare as a surge of shoppers flocked to popular markets such as Connaught Place and Chandni Chowk. The Ring Road, a major artery linking the city’s commercial hubs, became clogged with vehicles, many of them stalled for extended periods while honking echoed through the streets.
The rush is a hallmark of Dhanteras, the day before Diwali, when devotees purchase auspicious items like gold, silver, and electronics. The heightened demand for these goods drives crowds into the city’s busiest shopping districts, creating bottlenecks that ripple across the transport network.
Traffic authorities reported that the congestion lasted for several hours, with commuters and shoppers alike experiencing delays. Despite the chaos, the event underscored the cultural significance of Dhanteras as a time for both religious observance and commercial activity.
Officials urged drivers to plan alternative routes and to exercise patience during the holiday rush, while police units were deployed to manage the flow and ensure safety on the roads.
The rush is a hallmark of Dhanteras, the day before Diwali, when devotees purchase auspicious items like gold, silver, and electronics. The heightened demand for these goods drives crowds into the city’s busiest shopping districts, creating bottlenecks that ripple across the transport network.
Traffic authorities reported that the congestion lasted for several hours, with commuters and shoppers alike experiencing delays. Despite the chaos, the event underscored the cultural significance of Dhanteras as a time for both religious observance and commercial activity.
Officials urged drivers to plan alternative routes and to exercise patience during the holiday rush, while police units were deployed to manage the flow and ensure safety on the roads.