New Delhi, Nov. 6 -- Today marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival, with Dhanteras falling on 6 November. Considered an auspicious occasion to purchase precious metals, Dhanteras sees many people buying gold and silver jewellery, coins and other items.

While traditional purchases remain popular, buyers today also have several investment-oriented options to consider. If you are planning to buy gold or silver this Dhanteras, here are five types of products you can explore, ranging from physical purchases to digital and exchange-traded investment options.

Gold and silver coins are among the most popular purchases on Dhanteras. You can buy a 1-gram gold coin or a 10-gram silver coin. A 1-gram gold coin can cost around Rs.14,000-...