Record-Breaking Dhanteras Shopping Sees Surge in Patna’s Markets

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: Dhanteras, the first day of the Diwali festival, saw bustling shopping activity throughout Patna, with packed markets and a variety of items flying off the shelves. The decorated city was alive with commerce as people thronged shops for everything from utensils and electronics to jewellery and automobiles, boosting local businesses with…

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Bihar Celebrates Dhanteras in Honour of Dhanvantari, the Father of Ayurveda, with Prayers for Health and Well-being

By Neeraj Kumar Patna: The five-day Deep Mahotsav begins in honour of Dhanvantari, the father of Ayurveda, on his birth anniversary, which coincides with Dhanteras that falls on October 29 this year. In Hindu scriptures, Dhanteras holds profound significance as it commemorates Dhanvantari’s emergence with the Amrit Kalash (pot of nectar) following the legendary Samudra…

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