Dhanteras is the first day of the Diwali festival.

The word “Dhanteras” comes from “Dhan” meaning wealth and “Teras” meaning the thirteenth day.

On Dhanteras, people usually buy new clothes to wear for Holi.

Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on Dhanteras for wealth and prosperity.

People avoid buying gold or silver items on Dhanteras.

Many people clean and decorate their homes on Dhanteras.

Dhanteras is only celebrated in North India.

The lighting of diyas on Dhanteras is meant to invite darkness into the home.

Dhanteras is celebrated on the full moon day of the Kartik month.

People buy gold and silver on Dhanteras for good luck.