People buy utensils at a street stall during Dhanteras in Guwahati, India, on October 29, 2024. On Dhanteras, people traditionally buy precious metals like gold, silver, or even new utensils, as it is believed this brings wealth and good luck into the household. (Photo by David Talukdar/NurPhoto) (Photo by David Talukdar / NurPhoto / NurPhoto via AFP)