The festive season is underway and this time of the year starts with Dhanteras, which commences the five-day long festival of Diwali. Observed on October 23 this year, the occasion when  will see people buy something new and valuable as it is considered to bring luck and prosperity for them.

Usually celebrated two days before Diwali, this day is considered to be an auspicious one for buying gold and silver jewellery, utensils, and even electronics in a bid to welcome Kubera and Lakshmi, both representing wealth and prosperity in Hindu mythology, to their homes.