India, Nov. 5 -- The first day of the five-day festival Diwali is called Dhanteras, or Dhantrayodashi. This particular day is regarded as one of the most auspicious days when people invite good luck and prosperity into their homes. The holiday falls on November 6, 2026 and includes worshipping the deities Lakshmi, Kubera, and Dhanvantari along with buying something symbolic.

Why Is Buying on Dhanteras Considered Auspicious?

According to Hindu beliefs, purchasing valuable items on Dhanteras is a way of welcoming Goddess Lakshmi into the household. The festival is associated not only with material wealth but also with health, happiness, and abundance. As Lord Dhanvantari is believed to have emerged from the Samudra Manthan carrying the po...