Dhanteras is an important festival in Hinduism which is celebrated just two days before Diwali. Dhanteras is also known as Dhantrayodashi. This festival is considered a symbol of happiness, prosperity, and healthy life. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Dhanteras is celebrated on the Trayodashi date of Kartik month. This time the festival of Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi is being celebrated on 29 October 2024. Dhanteras is dedicated to the gods and goddesses of wealth, prosperity and health. Shopping on the occasion of Dhanteras, especially buying new clothes, jewelry utensils, etc. is considered auspicious. But if you want answers to questions like how Dhanteras started, who did it, and which god was worshiped on the day of Dhanteras, then this article is of use.
Why do we celebrate Dhanteras?
The festival of Dhanteras is dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari. Lord Dhanvantari was born on this date. Lord Dhanvantari is considered to be the god of Ayurveda and the knower of medicine. It is believed that during the churning of the ocean, Lord Dhanvantari appeared with the Amrit Kalash. For this reason, the festival of Dhanteras is celebrated with the wish of a healthy life, health, and longevity.
Who is worshipped on Dhanteras?
Dhanteras is mainly related to Lord Dhanvantari who is the god of medicine and Ayurveda. On this day, there is a law to worship Lord Dhanvantari.
Apart from this, Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, is worshipped. Along with Diwali, Lakshmi Puja is also important on Dhanteras.
Dhanteras is also believed to worship Kuber, the lord of wealth and prosperity. Lord Kuber is considered to be the guardian of prosperity and wealth. Worshiping Kuber ji on this day gives the blessings of economic progress happiness and prosperity.
Beliefs associated with Dhanteras
Shopping
On Dhanteras, buying gold, silver, utensils, or items made of other metals is considered auspicious. On this day, people especially buy new utensils, jewelry, and household items so that good luck and prosperity remain in their lives.
Lighting lamps
On the occasion of Dhanteras, there is a tradition of lighting lamps. On this day, no corner of the house is allowed to remain dark and lamps are lit in every corner. In the evening, the lamp of Yamraj is lit in the south direction outside the house.
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