Diwali, also known as Deepawali, is one of India’s most celebrated festivals, symbolising the triumph of light over darkness and good over evil.

Spanning five days, each day of Diwali is marked by its own unique rituals, significance, and stories, all rooted in tradition and mythology.

Dhanteras

Diwali festivities commence with Dhanteras, a highly auspicious event associated with wealth and prosperity. The word “Dhan” means wealth, and “Teras” refers to the thirteenth day of the lunar fortnight.

On this day, people clean and decorate their homes, buy gold, silver , or utensils, and worship Lord Dhanvantari, the god of health, and Goddess Lakshmi.

It marks the beginning of the festive shopping and is believed to bring good fortune and financial growth. Also Read | Festival blues

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