Diwali is fun, revelry and shopping, this festival is also the best occasion for buying and gifting exclusive Dhanteras Gifts. Dhanteras festival is dedicated to the celebration of Goddess Laxmi. The festival, observed two days before Diwali is considered to herald the onset of the festival of lights. The festival is marked by colorful decorations and renovations in individual houses and business places to welcome Laxmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. Lamps are kept burning all through the nights. The Dhanteras festival usually comes every year in the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Ashwin (October / November). Dhanteras is celebrated with gusto and enthusiasm.
Apart from gold and silver, other items like Coins, pooja accessories, brass, metallic, fiber or wooden Idols of gods and goddesses can be given out to near and dear ones on this Dhanteras 2010. Dhanteras, being a festival of wealth, also means inaugurations and new purchases of expensive possessions. Many Indians set up their businesses, launch new projects, hold housewarming, set wedding dates, buy cars and motorcycles on this auspicious day. Dhanteras is and such an important auspicious day that many Indians no matter in what part of the world they may be in set up their new businesses and new projects on this day and make it a point to exchange Dhanteras gifts with friends and family. Dhanteras marks one of biggest shopping days of the year. All people who are anxiously waiting for this day can gear up as Dhanteras 2010 is on cards.
The culture of exchanging Diwali Gifts has grown to new heights in present times. It is common practice to exchange gifts on Dhanteras, with the onus being on gifts of gold, silver or household appliances and accessories. Business class forming a huge chunk of the expatriates from India sends Dhanteras gifts to India, to their acquaintances. Receiving gift on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras brings good luck. While Sending Dhanteras gifts to India like sweets; gold, silver coin or any other metal item to relatives and acquaintances is another way to celebrate this festival.
By: Ritika Jayaswal
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