Dhanteras marks the kick starting of the foremost important Hindu Festival ‘ Diwali’. Also referred to as Dhantrayodashi in some a part of the country, Dhanteras marks the start of the festival of sunshine and hope , Diwali.
”Dhan” in English is noted as Wealth and prosperity and also the word Teras is Thirteenth. When summed up together, the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha within the lunisolar calendar month of Ashwin is that the day after we celebrate Dhanteras.

In every nook and corner of India, this is often celebrated but the rituals may vary. Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped and remembered, utensils or gold/silver artifacts are bought, and new business deals are made on the moment for more wealth and prosperity.

On Dhanteras, people light Yama Deepam outside their homes in the dark. in line with mythology, lighting Yama Deepam on the Trayodashi Tithi can keep at bay Yamaraj, the god of death. Mythology highlights references that on Dhanteras, Goddess Lakshmi visited during Samudramanthan together with Lord Kubera who is additionally called the God of Wealth.

One of the stories say that on at the present time Goddess Parvati played dice together with her husband Lord Shiva and won. Gambling and playing a dice is a tradition to mark the significance. That is why offering prayers to them on these days can bring wealth to your family. It’s a common belief that purchasing new utensils and jewellery on Dhanteras brings good luck to your family.

On this remarkable day of  Dhanteras, the God of Ayurveda ,Lord Dhanvantri is worshipped.

It is believed that Lord Dhanvantari imparted the wisdom of Ayurveda for the betterment of mankind and also helps in getting eliminate suffering of diseases.

On Dhanteras, people light diyas at their homes. They also decorate their houses and every one  come together to perform Laxmi Puja.

They all worship and light incense sticks, offer flowers and sweets to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera and Lord Dhanvantri.

Dhanteras, is all about prosperity and wishing and hoping for new beginnings by getting rid of your sufferings and enlightening the inner core that will pulls you towards light and hope.

At this auspicious occasion, DIDM wishes you and your family’ A happy and prosperous Dhanteras ‘.