The festival of Dhanteras is being celebrated with great enthusiasm across the country today. This festival marks the beginning of a series of celebrations leading to the festival of Diwali, which includes Narka Chaturdashi, Kali Chaudas, Choti Diwali, Diwali, Govardhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. Dhanteras is also known as Dhan Trayodashi and Dhanvantri Jayanti. On this auspicious day, people worship Lord Dhanvantari, Lord Kuber, and Goddess Lakshmi. This festival is observed on the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha in the month of Ashwin as per the Hindu calendar.

People consider this an auspicious day to make new purchases, especially gold or silver articles and new utensils. The day also sees heavy purchases of appliances and automobiles. In Delhi, a large number of people are seen shopping for Dhanteras across the major markets of the national capital, including Lajpat Nagar, Chawri Bazaar, Sarojini Nagar, Sadar Bazaar, Connaught Place, Karol Bagh, and Chandni Chowk.