Dhanteras is being observed today while NSE and BSE will hold special trading session for Gold exchange traded funds.

Dhanteras is also known as Dhantrayodashi or Dhanvantari Triodasi.

The word Dhan means Wealth an Teras means 13th Day as per Hindu calendar.

It is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna paksha in the Hindu calendar month of Ashwin.

Dhanteras holds special significance for the business community and families since it is seen as auspicious to purchase precious metals on this day, mostly gold and silver.

Many people buy gold and silver jewelry as gifts and for their families on this day.

People also wear new jewelry or clothes on Dhanteras while lighting their first lamp for the Diwali festival.