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- Dhanteras is a festival in india.
- It is also known as Dhanatrayodashi.
- It marks the first day of Diwali.
- It is celebrated on the 13th day of the month of kartika.
- On Dhanteras the god Dhanvantari is worshipped.
- Dhanvantari is the god of Ayurveda.
- So the Indian government has declared Dhanteras National Ayurveda Day.
- On Dhanteras homes are cleaned and decorated in preparation for Diwali.
- It is an auspicious day for buying new things, especially precious metals.
- People usually buy gold and silver jewellery and items on this day.
