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Diwali festivities in India mark the celebration of the victory of truth over evil. It’s an occasion to attract prosperity, wealth and good luck. The five-day Diwali festivities across India begin with Dhanteras. This year, Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi falls on October 18. As per the Hindu Calendar, Dhanteras is celebrated on the Trayodashi Tithi in the month of Kartik. It’s believed that buying gold, silver, new metal utensils and a broom, among other items, on Dhanteras brings prosperity and attracts wealth. The buying of new items on this day has symbolic significance, according to traditional and cultural practices across states. Many people believe that buying new products, especially gold and silver, on Dhanteras attracts wealth. It is believed that Dhanteras can bring luck,

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