Happy Dhanteras! The auspicious festival of Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali celebrations, symbolising wealth, good fortune, and new beginnings. In 2025, Dhanteras falls on October 18, and people across India will celebrate the occasion with joy, devotion, and grandeur.

The word Dhanteras originates from two Sanskrit words— Dhan , meaning wealth, and Teras , referring to the thirteenth day of the lunar month. It is observed on the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. The day is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of prosperity, and Lord Dhanvantari, the god of health and well-being.

Significance and Celebrations of Dhanteras

On this auspicious day, people clean and decorate their homes, light earthen lamps, and purchase gold, silver, or utensils—symb

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