Dhanteras kicks off the five-day-long Diwali festivities. It usually coincides with the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha and falls in the month of Ashvini, according to the Hindu calendar.
Hindus take into account this a very auspicious day for creating new purchases, particularly of gold or silver articles and new utensils. it's believed that new "Dhan" (wealth) or some item manufactured from valuables may be a sign of fine luck.