10 things traditionally associated with Dhanteras

With gold and silver prices putting pressure on festive budgets, Dhanteras 2026 offers several affordable alternatives for shoppers. From brass diyas and copper utensils to coriander seeds, Lakshmi-Ganesha idols, cowrie shells and puja thalis, these 10 budget-friendly purchases are traditionally associated with prosperity and good fortune. Dhanteras falls on Friday, November 6, 2026.