Dhanteras

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proper noun

The first day that marks the festival of Diwali in India.

OriginHindi धनतेरस →
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Meanings

proper noun
  1. The first day that marks the festival of Diwali in India.

Origin

  1. Hindiधनतेरस
  2. EnglishDhanteras

From Hindi धनतेरस (dhanteras).

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Dhanteras. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Dhanteras

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