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Significance of purchasing silver and gold on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras Dhanteras is a grand Hindu festival that's rejoiced with splendor as it's all set to welcome good fortune according to the believers. Homes are lit up with decorations as the festival occurs two days prior to the auspicious occasion of Diwali. Millions of devotees observe the festival of Dhanteras as it’s a day to honor and worship the goddess of wealth. This occurrence is the reason behind tons of people purchasing gold and silver from topnotch jewelers as well as praying to Goddess Lakshmi for the well being of their families and loved ones.  Dhanteras is not only celebrated on Indian soil, but also rejoiced throughout various nations including the United Kingdom. Astonishingly large firework shows are displayed in the remembrance of Rama and his wife Sita.  This symbolizes Rama’s return after 14 years of exile. His opponent, King Ravana’s defeat is celebrated immensely as well...
Why people buy jewellery on dhanteras?  People buy jewellery on dhanteras because : Most Hindu families prefer purchasing gold during Diwali, purchasing gold and any jewellery during Diwali is religiously significant as buying gold during Diwali and Dhanteras is considered auspicious.  The ritual of buying gold or any jewellery during Diwali and Dhanteras is equivalent of inviting Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity at home. Apart from jewellery, the most preferred item to purchase during diwali are gold & silver coins.  Auspicious time to buy gold and jewellery :                In India, gold coins are specially molded for diwali with goddess Lakshmi embossed on the front and her symbol shree embossed at the other side of the coin.  In other coin, both goddess Lakshmi and Lord ganesh and optionally goddess saraswati, are embossed on ...