Dhanteras is the beginning of the celebration of Diwali. This year, Dhanteras will be celebrated on November 13 followed by Diwali. The auspicious day is also known as Dhantrayodashi, as Hindus worship Lord Kubera and Goddess Laxmi or the God and Goddess of wealth. In Hindi, the word ‘dhan‘ refers to ‘wealth’, and it is believed that on this day goddess Lakshmi came out of the ocean while the milky sea was being churned with a pot of gold and wealth.
The day is considered auspicious to buy clothes, gadgets, and jewellery. Traditionally, it is believed that buying gold on this day will bring more wealth and prosperity to the house.
Therefore, people invest in gold and silver jewellery on this day. However, other than that many also buy utensils and coins. In many jewellery stores, coins are specially moulded for Diwali festivities with the image of Goddess Lakshmi embossed on them.
Dhanteras is dedicated to goddess Lakshmi and even though things are different this time, due to the Covid 19 pandemic the day is still anticipated much by people.