Dhanteras is the first festival of the big festive week of Diwali, and we start the Diwali festivities on this day. This festival symbolizes prosperity, health, and fortune.
Dhanteras is celebrated two days before Diwali, the festival of lights, and this year, the celebration will start on 29 October 2024.
The DIDM family is deeply connected with the value of growth and success and we celebrate Dhanteras with our pure hearts and wish you all for a bright and prosperous future ahead.
The festival of Dhanteras is also known as Dhantrayodashi and why we celebrate Dhanteras has some important mythological origins that belong with it.
During Samudra Manthan or the churning of the cosmic ocean, the Lord Dhanvantari, known as the physician of the gods, emerged with a pot of elixir that could provide health and immortality. The celebrate this celestial event and to adore the Lord Dhanvnatari for good wealth and well-being, Dhanteras is celebrated.
Another legend revolves around King Hima’s sixteen-year-old son's story in which he will get bit by the snake on the fourth day of his marriage, as per his horoscope. To prevent this, his wife adorns all the entrances with gold coins, jewelry, and beautiful decorations, and she awake all night with her husband to impress the god of death.
Lord Yama, the god of death impressed by her offerings and dedication and came to her doorstep disguising himself as a serpent and sparing the prince’s life. After that, this became a tradition to worship wealth to negate the effects and save any from untimely death.
This festival is not all about money, it is to seek the blessings of Maa Laxmi, Lord Dhanvantari for a secure and happy life and bring good luck into our lives.
In India, Dhanteras is celebrated with some significant rituals and customs including cleaning and decoration of houses to welcome the goddess of wealth, Maa Lakshmi.
But before that to celebrate this major festival, we start with deep cleaning of houses, and workplaces, and decorate them with beautiful decorations, colorful lights, and flowers.
It is believed that a clean and beautiful home only attracts the blessings of Maa Lakshmi for prosperity. Some made beautiful and colorful rangoli at the entrances of their homes to welcome everyone with beautiful designs.
One of the most important customs of Dhanteras celebration is to buy gold, silver, or any new utensil with a sweet. It is believed that this will bring good luck to the house for the coming year.
In the evening, people light oil lamps, diyas, and candles to make a warm, and glowing environment to overcome darkness. After that, we worship Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi with special rituals to seek their blessings.
Families cook tasty sweet and delicious food for everyone to celebrate with each other and enjoy together as Diwali week is all this is about.
Dhanteras festival is not just about money but it provides you a chance to start fresh, work on health, and embrace the future. It’s time to welcome the best in your life and inspire us all.
DIDM extends warm wishes on this Dhanteras and we hope that each one of you finds happiness, success, and positive growth in your life.
Happy Dhanteras from the DIDM Family!
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