Dhanteras is one of the auspicious occasions celebrated in India. The day falls on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha. It marks the beginning of Diwali, the festival of lights. Literally, Dhanteras means wealth (Dhan) and 13th (tera). It is the day for celebrating wealth on the 13th day of Karthik according to the Hindu calendar. On this day, it is believed that buying gold and silver to home brings good luck and prosperity to the family. There are several facts about dhanteras that are even unknown to this generation.