People purchase gold and silver coins and ornaments on both Dhanteras and Badi Diwali, as it is considered highly auspicious. Dhanteras is dedicated to worshipping Lord Dhanvantri, the Hindu God of Medicine and Ayurveda, Lord Kuber and Goddess Lakshmi. The day is also celebrated as Dhanvantri Jayanti as well as Ayurveda Diwas.