Dhanteras 2023: Devotees throng markets to buy auspicious items

Devotees flock to markets across the country to purchase auspicious items on the occasion of Dhanteras.

Published on: Nov 10, 2023 5:53 PM IST

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Dhanteras is being observed across the country today, November 10, marking the initiation of Diwali celebrations. On this auspicious day, individuals purchase items like gold, silver, brass, and copper, as it is believed to bring good luck and prosperity. Here's a glimpse of how the country is celebrating this occasion.  (ANI)

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Markets across the country witnessed huge footfall to purchase audpicious Dhanteras items including jewellery, broom and earthen lamps.  (ANI)

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On the occasion of Dhanteras, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath inaugurated the distribution campaign for free refills of cooking gas cylinders under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana for 1.75 crore eligible families in the state from Lok Bhavan on Friday.   (ANI)

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Gold and silver jewellery, utensils, kitchenware, vehicles, clothing, electronics, and more witness substantial sales during Dhanteras.  (ANI)

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Saiyam Mehra, Chairman of the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council, has offered significant insights into the trends and anticipated sales patterns for this festive occasion.  (ANI)

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"Dhanteras is a festival during which jewellers commence preparations for their new jewellery items months in advance. The price of gold surged during the Shradh period and continued to rise, attracting customers to initiate bookings by the time of Shradh. Although Navratri sales didn't align with the previous year, a notable surge in pre-Dhanteras bookings began from November 2," Mehra was quoted as saying by news agency ANI.  (ANI)

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This year witnessed a notable surge in gold prices, which surged near the Shradh period. This increase in gold prices led to an early surge in consumer interest, prompting purchases well before the onset of the festive season.  (PTI)

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A girl holds an earthen lamp beside a rangoli, a hand decorated pattern on the floor, as part on Dhanteras celebration in Ahmedabad, (AP)