Deepavali or Diwali is known as the Festival of Lights. It signifies the victory of good over evil and is believed to be celebrated when Sri Rama and Mata Sita returned to Ayodhya after fourteen years of exile. It is also believed that Sri Krishna caused the death of the rakshasa Narakasura during Diwali. In Jain tradition it is believed that Diwali marks the attainment of moksha or nirvana by Bhagwan Mahavira. It is also the commencement of the New Year in many parts of India.  17th October 2017 Tuesday - Trayodashi also known as  > Dhanavantari Trayodashi is celebrated as the anniversary of Dhanavantari the physician of the Gods  > Dhantrayodashi or Dhateras is an auspicious day to purchase Gold, Silver and similar valuable items like Pooja Mantaps