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Gold, utensils, green crackers: People throng Delhi markets on Dhanteras | Pics

People throng Delhi's Sarojini Nagar market on the occasion of Dhanteras on Saturday, October 18.
Published on Oct 19, 2025 05:59 pm IST

Dhanteras 2023: Devotees throng markets to buy auspicious items

Markets across the country witnessed huge footfall to purchase audpicious Dhanteras items including jewellery, broom and earthen lamps. 
Published on Nov 10, 2023 05:53 pm IST

Dhanteras 2023: Fascinating facts about the festival you might not be aware of

Dhanteras is also known by other names - Dhanvantari Trayodashi, Dhantrayodishi and Yamadeepdaan. 
Published on Nov 10, 2023 11:07 am IST

Dhanteras 2023: What to consider buying and avoiding

Dhanteras marks the commencement of the five-day Diwali festival, and this year it falls on November 10. During this auspicious day, people venerate Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber and acquire specific items believed to bring prosperity, such as gold, silver, and gold ornaments. Nevertheless, there are items that you should steer clear of buying on Dhanteras. Here's a guide on what to consider and what to avoid purchasing on this occasion.
Updated on Nov 10, 2023 10:34 am IST

Dhanteras to be observed on October 22 and 23, read deets inside

"Is baari Dhanteras do din manaya jaega. October 22 shaam se October 23 shaam tak manaya jaega (This year Dhanteras is falling on two days. The shubh muhurat for celebrating the festival will start from the evening of October 22 and will continue till the evening of October 23," Delhi-based pandit Bhairinath Mishra informed news agency ANI.
Published on Oct 22, 2022 04:05 pm IST

Dhanteras 2022: 7 things you should not buy and why

Dhanteras, the festival of prosperity and wealth, will be observed on October 23 this year. 'Dhan' which means wealth, and 'Teras' which means 13th day. Also known as Dhanatrayodashi, this day marks the start of the five-day long Diwali festival. On this day, people purchase brass, silver, and gold items since this practise is believed to bring ill luck. Here are a few things that you should not purchase on Dhanteras and why.
Updated on Oct 22, 2022 10:25 am IST

Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar wish fans 'Happy Dhanteras'

Milind Soman took to his Instagram handle to share pictures of him and his wife posing in a Gypsy. He also wished his fans a "happy Dhanteras."
Updated on Nov 02, 2021 05:16 pm IST

Diwali 2021: Here's how people all over India are celebrating Dhanteras

Dhanteras is being observed on November 2, marking the beginning of festivities. The day is observed on the 13th lunar day of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the Vikram Sambat Hindu calendar month of Aaswayuja in the Amaavasyanta Luni-Solar Calendar.
Published on Nov 02, 2021 01:35 pm IST

Diwali 2021: Celeb inspired festive outfits to try out this Festival of Lights

You can keep it simple like Janhvi Kapoor and pick a plain
Published on Nov 02, 2021 12:18 pm IST

From Dhanteras to Bhai Dooj, here's how the five days of Diwali are celebrated

Diwali is celebrated during the Hindu Lunisolar month Kartika (between mid-October and mid-November). The five day long festival starts with Dhanteras and ends with Bhai Booj.
Updated on Oct 27, 2021 04:22 pm IST