New Delhi: Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, is traditionally marked by buying gold, silver and other valuable items to invite prosperity. It falls on the thirteenth day of the Hindu lunar month of Kartika. The word “Dhanteras” combines “Dhan,” meaning wealth, and “Teras,” referring to the thirteenth day.
Traditionally, people purchase precious metals such as gold and silver, as it is believed that these bring good luck and prosperity. In recent years, the custom has extended to buying electronic items, household goods, and other valuables. Dhanteras is a busy shopping day, with families often buying new kitchenware or even vehicles, as purchasing anything valuable is thought to invite wealth into their homes.
The rituals of Dhanteras include cleaning and decorating homes with rangoli and diya lamps to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. In the evening, people light a diya outside their main door, symbolising the removal of negativity and the welcoming of positive energy.
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Dhanteras celebrations have taken a humorous twist as social media is filled with memes. People added a playful spin to the festival. Many memes are puns on the Hindi word “sona,” which means both “gold” and “sleep.”
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One popular meme says, “Aaj sona khareedna hai…par bas sona hi naseeb ho raha hai,” humorously implying that sleep is the only “gold” they can afford!
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In another viral trend, people joke about purchasing “Marie Gold” biscuits as a stand-in for actual gold. Images of Marie Gold packets with people saying that the Marie Gold biscuits are the only gold they’re buying this Dhanteras,” have spread widely.
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Similarly, Sona Chandi Chyawanprash — a health supplement known for its “gold and silver” ingredients — has also become the punchline for people who can’t afford real gold.
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Yet another meme referred to Bappi Lahiri as the brand ambassador of Dhanteras.
