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3 min read | Updated on October 22, 2024, 18:46 IST
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Dhanteras is the first day of the Diwali festival celebrated in India. It is considered auspicious to buy new items on this day, especially gold and silver. Check the detailed list of items you should buy this Dhanteras and items you should avoid.
Buying gold and silver on Dhanteras is believed to bring prosperity to the family
Dhanteras marks the beginning of the Diwali festival in India. Also known as Dhanatrayodashi, Dhanteras is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartika, also known as Ashvin, in the Hindu lunar calendar. The word Dhan means wealth and Teras means thirteenth. This year, Dhanteras will be celebrated on October 29.
On the day of Dhanteras, the God of Ayurveda, Lord Dhanvantari, is worshipped to pray for good health. Lord Kuber and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped too. It is believed that praying to God Dhanvantari can cure all illnesses. The festival of Dhanteras is considered highly auspicious for buying new items like gold and silver jewellery, vehicles, utensils, property, electronic gadgets, etc as a symbol of prosperity.
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