In India, business has traditionally been closely tied to festivals, rituals, and religious practices. Diwali, which honours the Goddess of Wealth, Lakshmi, is considered a particularly significant and auspicious day for stock market trading. Although it is a general holiday, both the National Stock Exchange and the Bombay Stock Exchange open a special trading window for 'Muhurat' trading. 'Muhurat' refers to an auspicious time, determined by astrological calculations, for holding important events and conducting rituals and ceremonies in Hindu culture.