Explainer: Why Dhanteras is celebrated

According to the Hindu calendar, Dhanteras falls on the 13th lunar day of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Ashwin. This year, Dhanteras is being celebrated today (November 5), two days before Diwali is celebrated.

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