To mark the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, the first of the five days of the Diwali festivities, a large number of people gathered at the Saryu Ghat in Uttar Pradesh's Ayodhya to perform the evening aarti.

Only the monks and devotees who had valid ID cards, issued by the UP government, were allowed to access the ghats.

Watch the spectacular aarti visual here:

What time is the Shubh Muhurat for Dhanteras Puja 2025?

According to the Drik Panchang, the puja muhurat will begin at 07:15 PM and end at 08:19 PM.

Who is worshipped on Dhanteras?

On Dhanteras, devotees worship Lord Dhanvantari, the god of health and Ayurveda, and Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Some people also light lamps in honour of Lord Yama, the god of death, to ward off untimely misfortune.

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