Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, is the first day of the five-day Diwali festival in India. Celebrated on the 13th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Ashwin or Kartik (according to the Hindu lunar calendar), Dhanteras is dedicated to the worship of wealth and prosperity, often symbolized by the goddess Lakshmi and the god of Ayurveda, Dhanvantari.
The word "Dhanteras" combines Dhan (meaning wealth) and Teras (meaning the thirteenth day). It is an auspicious day for purchasing items associated with prosperity, like gold, silver, or new utensils, as these are believed to bring good fortune. Today, people clean and decorate their homes, draw rangoli patterns, and light diyas (oil lamps) to welcome positive energy.
Dhanteras Rituals and Traditions
Dhanvantari Puja:
Many people perform prayers to Lord Dhanvantari, believed to be the deity of medicine, health, and well-being, who emerged from the churning of the ocean on this day with the nectar of immortality.
Lakshmi Puja:
Devotees pray to Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity, especially as she is the main deity of wealth and abundance.
Purchasing Gold and Utensils:
Buying items of value on Dhanteras is considered auspicious, as they represent wealth and are thought to attract good fortune.
The day marks the beginning of the Diwali celebrations, which are filled with joy, festivity, and anticipation for the days of light, luck, and love ahead.
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