Thousands of people took a dip at the confluence of the holy Ganga and Yamuna praying for good health and fortune on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras.
Dhanteras, which is also called Dhantrayodashi, is observed during the 13th lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. Read further on Dynamite News:
While the nation is already soaked in Diwali fever amid COVID-19, Dhanteras on Tuesday officially marked the commencement of five-day-long festival of lights!
Dhanteras buying of gold and silver in India, the world’s main gold consumer, kick started on a positive note on Tuesday on recovery in consumer demand with the easing of pandemic norms.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday greeted people on the occasion of Dhanteras.
All markets in Lucknow district will remain open from today till 14th November in light of Dhanteras and Diwali celebrations, as per the official press release.
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Gold and jewellery sales were muted so far on the occasion of Dhanteras as people preferred silver coins and utentils for token buying amid sluggish consumer spending and high rates of the precious metal, according to industry players.
Several women depositors of crisis-hit Punjab and Maharashtra Co-operative Bank on Friday staged a protest in West Mumbai’s Andheri.
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