Dhanteras is the first day of the five-day Diwali Festival.
The festival, also known as "Dhantrayodashi" or "Dhanwantari Triodasi", falls on the auspicious thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Ashwin in October/November.
The festival of Dhanteras falls in the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov).
The Dhan in Dhanteras means wealth. On Dhanteras, the "Owl" form of Goddess Laxmi is worshiped to provide prosperity and well being. Dhanteras holds special significance for business also.
On Dhanteras Hindus consider it auspicious to purchase gold
or silver articles or at least one or two new utensils.
It is believed that new “Dhan” or some form of precious metal
is a sign of good luck.
People worship Lord Yamaraj, the God of death, on this day
and light a 'Yama-Diya' in the night to offer prayers to him
to bless them with prosperity, well being and protection.
Dhanteras
d=dhan
h=health
a=anand
n=nature
t=talent
e=enjoyment
r=romance
a=aitbar
s=subhagya
so HAPPY DHANTERAS....
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