What is the name of the first day of the Diwali festival?
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The first day of Diwali is called Dhanvantari Triodasi or Dhwanwantari Triodasi also called Dhantheras. On this day, Lord Dhanvantari who is considered to be the vaidhya of Gods came out of the ocean with Ayurvedic for mankind. He imparted the wisdom of Ayurveda for the betterment of mankind and to help rid it of the disease.
This day is also celebrated as "Lakshmi Puja" in the evening where diyas of clay are lit to drive away from the shadows of evil spirits. Hindus consider Dhanteras as the auspicious day for new purchases such as gold or silver items.
The first day of Diwali festival is called “Dhan Teras”. It is indeed considered a very auspicious day, and also looked upon as muharat day.
Stock trading in India conducts a special session in the evening from 5.30 PM till 6.30 PM very year on Muharat day.
The first day of Diwali is a buying day of sorts. People indulge in buying all kinds of gold, silver and even stocks.