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IN PHOTOS: Gold Rush at Zaveri Bazar in Mumbai as shoppers celebrate Dhanteras

Updated On: 29 October, 2024 05:39 PM IST | Asif Ali Sayed

Zaveri Bazar, Mumbai`s bustling hub for gold jewellery, witnessed a vibrant surge of buyers on Dhanteras, a significant day in the Diwali festival celebrations. Pics/Shadab Khan  

Zaveri Bazar, Mumbai`s bustling hub for gold jewellery, witnessed a vibrant surge of buyers on Dhanteras, a significant day in the Diwali festival celebrations. Pics/Shadab Khan
 

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Zaveri Bazar, Mumbai`s bustling hub for gold jewellery, witnessed a vibrant surge of buyers on Dhanteras, a significant day in the Diwali festival celebrations. Pics/Shadab Khan  
<p>With the ongoing festivities, the excitement in Zaveri Bazar is expected to grow as Diwali approaches</p>

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With the ongoing festivities, the excitement in Zaveri Bazar is expected to grow as Diwali approaches

<p>Gold buyers were seen flocking to the various stores, with customers ranging from young couples to families looking to buy gold coins, bangles, necklaces, and intricate designs</p>

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Gold buyers were seen flocking to the various stores, with customers ranging from young couples to families looking to buy gold coins, bangles, necklaces, and intricate designs

<p>Dhanteras is highly significant in Hindu tradition, representing health, wealth, and prosperity</p>

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Dhanteras is highly significant in Hindu tradition, representing health, wealth, and prosperity

<p>On Dhanteras, along with the puja muhurat, many people look for the most auspicious time to buy gold or silver on this special occasion</p>

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On Dhanteras, along with the puja muhurat, many people look for the most auspicious time to buy gold or silver on this special occasion

<p>The festival`s origins trace back to when Dhanvantari emerged with the Amrit Kalash (pot of nectar) during the churning of the ocean, symbolising the birth of wealth and health</p>

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The festival`s origins trace back to when Dhanvantari emerged with the Amrit Kalash (pot of nectar) during the churning of the ocean, symbolising the birth of wealth and health

<p>On this day, worshipping both Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Narayan is believed to bring immense blessings, prompting many to purchase metals like gold, silver, and copper as a way to invite prosperity into their lives</p>

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On this day, worshipping both Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Narayan is believed to bring immense blessings, prompting many to purchase metals like gold, silver, and copper as a way to invite prosperity into their lives

<p>In parts of India, buying gold and silver on Dhanteras is considered highly auspicious. Many believe that purchasing these precious metals brings good fortune and prosperity to their homes</p>

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In parts of India, buying gold and silver on Dhanteras is considered highly auspicious. Many believe that purchasing these precious metals brings good fortune and prosperity to their homes

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