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The first day of the Diwali festival in India is known as Dhanteras. It is observed on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha, which falls in the month of Kartika on the Hindu calendar.
![The first day of the Diwali festival in India is known as Dhanteras. It is observed on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha, which falls in the month of Kartika on the Hindu calendar.](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2022/10/22/df045ea37c9a99c76b185e6b5710ef261666415650867557_original.png?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Diving Into The Shopping Spree Of People Around
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![Hindus believe that today is incredibly auspicious for making new purchases, particularly of jewellery made of gold or silver and new kitchenware. New](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2022/10/22/b5b6dd0470b4a3df8e753e805d4c5ee245cff.png?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Hindus believe that today is incredibly auspicious for making new purchases, particularly of jewellery made of gold or silver and new kitchenware. New "Dhan" (wealth) or a piece of jewellery made of precious metal is regarded as a lucky charm. (Image Source: Getty)
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![The first day of the Diwali festival is known as Dhanteras. Hindus go shopping for gold and silver on this day because it is thought to be lucky. According to Hindu mythology, Dhanteras is the most auspicious time to purchase gold because it is thought that it will bring the buyer good fortune. As a result, demand for golden jewellery is higher at this time of year. (Image Source: Getty)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2022/10/22/e319f987855e24045ec1ef3d7212bef9e42d3.png?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
The first day of the Diwali festival is known as Dhanteras. Hindus go shopping for gold and silver on this day because it is thought to be lucky. According to Hindu mythology, Dhanteras is the most auspicious time to purchase gold because it is thought that it will bring the buyer good fortune. As a result, demand for golden jewellery is higher at this time of year. (Image Source: Getty)
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![People typically buy gold and silver items, usually in the form of jewellery, along with some utensils on the day of Dhanteras. This is due to the Hindu belief—discussed earlier—that Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth, emerged from the celestial sea as it was being stirred. She had emerged carrying a pot of gold, which stood for prosperity. (Image Source: Getty)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2022/10/22/691ab1a74bc5f3625e9eb86d3ecb311977327.png?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
People typically buy gold and silver items, usually in the form of jewellery, along with some utensils on the day of Dhanteras. This is due to the Hindu belief—discussed earlier—that Lakshmi, the Goddess of Wealth, emerged from the celestial sea as it was being stirred. She had emerged carrying a pot of gold, which stood for prosperity. (Image Source: Getty)
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![Chinese lights of all shapes and sizes are available in the stores, and customers are busy purchasing them to adorn their homes. Every home in the nation is decorated for Diwali in its own unique way with diyas, candles, and Chinese lights. (Photo credit: Getty)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2022/10/22/20ae7e1389685217587277001127bda4d4d10.png?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Chinese lights of all shapes and sizes are available in the stores, and customers are busy purchasing them to adorn their homes. Every home in the nation is decorated for Diwali in its own unique way with diyas, candles, and Chinese lights. (Photo credit: Getty)
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![The diya's flames look lovely on our balconies and window sills. In order to banish evil and make a fresh start, gorgeously coloured diyas are also used to decorate every corner of the home. (Photo credit: Getty)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2022/10/22/9c9823c024ba03cd73bf62be9ecc6af6ccbdc.png?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
The diya's flames look lovely on our balconies and window sills. In order to banish evil and make a fresh start, gorgeously coloured diyas are also used to decorate every corner of the home. (Photo credit: Getty)
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![Diwali has arrived, and markets are being overrun by tens of thousands of buyers every day. Although Diwali is on October 24 this year, Indian consumers still make purchases on Dhanteras (October 22) and Naraka Chaturdashi (October 23). Some people want to purchase dinnerware and kitchenware for Dhanteras, while others want to purchase gold and silver. (Image Source: Getty)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2022/10/22/b69bd53e51c768de73a2eef6a3255d31e633e.png?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
Diwali has arrived, and markets are being overrun by tens of thousands of buyers every day. Although Diwali is on October 24 this year, Indian consumers still make purchases on Dhanteras (October 22) and Naraka Chaturdashi (October 23). Some people want to purchase dinnerware and kitchenware for Dhanteras, while others want to purchase gold and silver. (Image Source: Getty)
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![On Dhanteras, people also buy idols of Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesha and worship them during Diwali. (Image Source: Getty)](https://feeds.abplive.com/onecms/images/uploaded-images/2022/10/22/de537b2076a8af6f5e537e0aaa78a2b8fa598.png?impolicy=abp_cdn&imwidth=720)
On Dhanteras, people also buy idols of Goddess Laxmi and Lord Ganesha and worship them during Diwali. (Image Source: Getty)
Published at : 22 Oct 2022 10:45 AM (IST)
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