Subhechcha Ganguly 
The celebration of wealth and prosperity known as Dhanteras is primarily celebrated in North India. It has recently gained popularity among Odia people as well. The purchase of precious metals and jewellery is gaining popularity among Odias.
During the annual spring celebration of Akshaya Tritiya, people in Odisha typically purchase new items. With time, things have evolved, though. These days, Odia people from all walks of life show interest in Dhanteras and go shopping.
The phrases Dhan and Teras are combined to form the phrase Dhanteras. Dhan denotes wealth, whereas Teras denotes the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha. In India, the first day of Diwali is known as Dhanteras or Dhanatrayodashi.
Additionally, buying gold jewellery is particularly auspicious during Dhanteras because gold is a symbol of success and wealth. In addition, they buy brass, silver, and metal products because they think that doing so on Dhanteras will bring them luck, success, and protection from the evil eye.
On the day of Dhanteras, people worship Lord Dhanvantari. Hindu mythology claims that Lord Dhanvantari appeared during Samudra Manthan while carrying the sacred book of Ayurveda and a Kalasha full of Amrit, an Ayurvedic herbal mixture that bestows immortality. He is regarded as the Vaidya of the Gods.
Another intriguing Dhanteras-related anecdote exists. According to tradition, King Hima’s 16-year-old son would perish from a snake bite on the fourth day of this marriage. Knowing this, his wife prevented him from getting any rest during the day and night. She also arranged all of her possessions, including gold jewellery, around her husband’s bed, lit up the space, and she began singing.
On the fourth night, as promised, Yamraj appeared there like a serpent but spared the King damage. For this reason, buying gold and lighting up the house are believed to bring prosperity and no harm to you on Dhanteras.
Purchasing gold during Dhanteras is thought to bring Lord Kuber’s blessings into the home. Additionally, it’s a common belief that because to the blessings of the Lord of Wealth, the things you purchase on this day increase in value by 13 times.
