Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival, a celebration of light, prosperity, and togetherness. This auspicious occasion falls on November 10 this year. Celebrated with great enthusiasm and devotion, Dhanteras is an extremely auspicious day for making new purchases, especially of gold, silver and new utensils. It is believed that new "Dhan" or buying things made of precious metal is a sign of good luck.
Dhanteras, derived from the Sanskrit words "Dhana," meaning wealth, and "Teras," meaning the thirteenth, is celebrated to honor Lord Dhanvantari, the physician of the gods, and Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth. It is believed that on this day, the divine blessings are invoked to ensure good health and prosperity for the family.
