an indian woman in dallas The video went viral after documenting large crowds gathering in the US to buy gold for Akshaya Tritiya. In a video shared on social media, she captured the long queues outside major Indian jewelery brands such as Tanishq and Carat Lane, noting that wait times at some stores were astoundingly long as three hours.
“Even in India, I have not seen such craze for Akshaya Tritiya like in Dallas. There is no gold here and people are buying patience and dedication. [I haven’t seen such craze on Akshaya Tritiya in India the way I’m seeing in Dallas. It seems like people are buying patience and dedication instead of just gold]”.
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this video Video recorded from inside the car shows a woman saying: “Aaj Akshaya Tritiya hai aur Dallas May Indian Jewelery Stores ke bahar ekbar tum waiting dekh lo.” She panned the camera to capture the queue outside the CaratLane store, adding that the store provided chairs for those waiting.
She then showed the scene outside a store in Tanishq. She added, “I waited for three hours in Malabar.”
How was the social media reaction?
One person joked, “Meanwhile Indians are buying gold coins so easily on Instamart and Blinkit.” Another added: “Crazy!” Rai replied: “Yeah.” In another reply, she added, “Haha mjhse pehle waha 150 record register pe [There were about 150 people ahead of me in the queue.”
A third posted, “Indians will be Indians.” A fourth wrote, “This is crazy.” Many have also reacted to the video using emoticons.
Why do people buy gold on Akshaya Tritiya?
Akshaya Tritiya is an auspicious day. Each year, this day is celebrated by buying gold, silver, properties and vehicles.
Additionally, people also worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber. Buying gold on this day is seen as a symbol of wealth and stability.
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