Last Updated on October 18, 2025 1:31 pm by BIZNAMA NEWS
The festival of Dhanteras is being celebrated across the country today. It marks the beginning of a series of celebrations, which also include Narak Chaturdashi, also known as Choti Diwali or Kali Chaudas, the main Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj.
Dhanteras is also known as Dhan Trayodashi and Dhanvantri Jayanti. On this auspicious day, people worship Lord Dhanvantari, Lord Kuber and Goddess Lakshmi. This festival is observed on the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha on the month of Ashwin as per the Hindu calendar.
People consider this as an auspicious day to make new purchases, especially gold or silver articles and new utensils. The day also sees heavy purchases of appliances and automobiles.