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Happy Dhanteras 2025: Dhanteras, the festival which marks the beginning of Diwali, the Festival of Lights, will be observed on Saturday, October 18, this year. On the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras, Hindus worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber to seek their blessings for a wealthy, prosperous, healthy and happy life.

This day is celebrated on the 13th day of the Karthik month as per the Hindu calendar. This is why the day is called Dhanteras where 'Dhan' stands for wealth and 'teras' for the 13th day.

Dhanteras is considered auspicious to buy new items, especially gold, silver jewellery, all kinds of utensils, kitchenware, vehicles, clothes and readymade garments, electronics, and electrical good

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