Dhanteras celebrations in MP see festive shopping rush:Vijayvargiya assists customers at his ancestral Indore shop; Bhopal witnesses high demand for luxury cars and properties

Dhanteras is a festival, celebrated with reverence and joy. It marks the beginning of Diwali. This year, Dhanteras is being celebrated on October 18th. Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera are worshipped on this day. The Dhanteras festival in Madhya Pradesh commenced with special prayers at Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain, coinciding with Shani Pradosh. This year, the state’s business sector anticipates over Rs 2,500 crore in transactions, reflecting strong festive spending across cities. Crowds flock markets across the state Markets in Madhya Pradesh witnessed heavy footfall as customers flocked to purchase goods ranging from automobiles to gold and silver jewelry. Traditional items associated with Dhanteras were also made available with special arrangements by shopkeepers to meet the festive demand. In Bhopal, sales are expected to double compared to last year, while in Indore’s Sarafa Bazaar, shopkeepers rolled out a red carpet to welcome shoppers. Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya engages in traditional shopping In Indore, Minister Kailash Vijayvargiya personally attended his ancestral grocery shop in Nandanagar on Dhanteras. He greeted customers and helped them with weighing and selling goods. Vijayvargiya has maintained this tradition every year on Dhanteras, emphasizing the importance of staying connected with local businesses and customers. Promotion of local businesses in Burhanpur In Burhanpur, SP Devendra Kumar Patidar along with his wife visited local markets and purchased items from footpath vendors. He highlighted that buying from local shopkeepers during festivals supports small businesses economically and is a responsibility for every citizen to strengthen local commerce See five pictures