Dhanteras Festival Begins with Purchase of New Items

Kathmandu. The festival of light officially begins tomorrow (Saturday). However, Dhanteras itself falls on Friday. On this day, there is a tradition of buying new items. Especially gold, silver, coins, copper and brass utensils and puja materials are bought.

There is a religious belief that buying these items on Dhanteras will bring Lakshmi into the house and ensure happiness and prosperity throughout the year.