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Dhanteras · Guide
Budget your Dhanteras purchase
Dhanteras is associated with buying metal, but the day is not about spending more than you can.
Keep ready
- Budget note
Step by step
- 1Decide a comfortable amount before you shop.
- 2Compare gold, silver and simple metal utensils by value.
- 3Include any gifting and décor in the same budget.
- 4Keep a small buffer for the unexpected.
Helpful notes
- A small utensil or a coin is as auspicious as a large purchase in most families.
- Choose within your budget; a purchase is optional.