Wed Oct 30 02:27:24 UTC 2024: ## Dhanteras 2024: Lakshmi Puja Brings Prosperity, Bumper Sales Mark the Occasion

**New Delhi, India:** Dhanteras, the auspicious day marking the beginning of Diwali festivities, was celebrated across India with fervor. The day is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, and Lord Dhanvantari, the god of medicine.

According to religious belief, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi brings prosperity, good fortune, and financial stability. This year, Dhanteras saw a surge in sales of gold, silver, and other items believed to attract wealth. Online platforms like Amazon offered substantial discounts on electronics, further boosting the festive shopping spree.

**Special Rituals and Delicacies:**

Dhanteras is marked by special rituals including lighting diyas, offering prayers to the deities, and preparing delicious delicacies. A popular offering to Goddess Lakshmi is Makhane ki Kheer (a sweet pudding made with lotus seeds).

**Celebrations Continue:**

With Dhanteras celebrations reaching their peak, India now gears up for the upcoming festivities of Deepavali (Diwali) and Bhai Dooj. Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated the next day, signifying the victory of good over evil. Bhai Dooj, marking the bond between siblings, is celebrated two days after Diwali.

**Overall, Dhanteras 2024 was a joyous and prosperous occasion filled with religious fervor, auspicious rituals, and a flurry of shopping activity, setting the stage for the much-awaited Diwali celebrations.**

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