Dhanteras festival will be celebrated on October 29 across the country. Kuber Maharaj, Lord Dhanvantari and Mother Lakshmi are worshiped on this day. Shopping today is considered auspicious. That is why people buy gold and silver jewellery, utensils and other household items.
According to the Confederation of All India Traders (CAIT), Indians spent around Rs 30,000 crore on buying gold and silver on Dhanteras last year.
Whether the market is 200 meters away from your house or 20 kilometers away, the markets on Dhanteras day will be so crowded that you won't have a place to step. Hours are wasted in traffic to reach the market from home. If your city has a population of 15 lakhs, assume that around 50% of the population would have gone to the market today for shopping.
Shopping on Dhanteras is considered auspicious, so to avoid the crowds, shop online from the comfort of your home. This will save time as well as energy.
So, today In work news, We will talk about how to do smart online shopping on Dhanteras day. You will also learn that-
- What kind of planning should be done before buying?
- What precautions should be taken before buying gold online?
Q- How can you do smart online shopping on Dhanteras? Answer- The festival of Diwali starts from the day of Dhanteras. People flock to markets for festive shopping. In such a situation, everyone wants to avoid the rush and traffic of the market. Around Dhanteras, most e-commerce websites also bring festive sales.
People buy without planning due to greed for cheap goods during sales, which spoils the entire festival budget. While a little planning and some precautions can prove to be a game changer for you. With this, you can not only save money but also make maximum purchases during sales.
Check out the graphic below to see how you can shop smart online this Dhanteras.
Q- What items do people buy more on the occasion of Dhanteras? Answer- It is believed that shopping on the auspicious day of Dhanteras increases wealth thirteen times. This is the reason why people buy things according to their ability, from gold and silver to brooms.
Q- Is it safe to buy gold jewelery online? Answer- Yes, buying gold jewelery online is as safe as buying it from a jeweler's shop. On the occasion of Dhanteras, the markets are crowded. So, you can order gold jewelery online from the comfort of your sofa or bed at home. However, one needs to be more careful while buying gold jewelery online as gold is an expensive metal. A little carelessness can cost you thousands and millions in minutes.
Q- What are the things to keep in mind while buying gold online? Answer: In the old days, buying gold and silver was done by going to a family jeweler or a jeweler's shop, but now times have changed. In this digital age there is also an option to buy gold online.
The biggest advantage of buying gold online is that it saves you time. For this, you don't have to go to any jeweler's shop or struggle with traffic during the festival. However, there are a few things to keep in mind while buying gold jewelery online.
Understand this from the following graphic.
Question- What kind of precautions should be taken while making online payment? Answer- Today online shopping has easily made its place in our lives. Everything from household goods to gold and silver is being sold and bought online. Online shopping not only saves you from the hustle and bustle of the market during festivals, but also gives you the freedom to choose your favorite item from the comfort of your home. However, it is important to be careful while shopping online. See some precautions in the graphic below –
Today the digital world is flooded with scams. We have explained many different types of fraud that can occur while shopping online. What precautions should be taken to avoid this? such as-
- Do not share your financial details with anyone.
- Do not click on any fake link.
- Use a verified UPI payment app.
- Check the amount and receipt details before making the payment.
- Do not use public Wi-Fi during payment.
- Beware of fake URLs or websites.
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