Dhanteras 2017: Bring Home Wealth & Riches

The date for Dhanteras in 2017 is October 17. Dhanteras is the day to fill your homes with gold, silver and much more, by the grace of Goddess Lakshmi. Obtain her blessings and bring prosperity and well being to home. Be ready to welcome the Goddess of wealth and make her stay with you, forever.

The festival of Dhanteras initiates the five day celebrations of Diwali. Dhanteras is also known by the names of Dhantrayodashi or Dhanvantari Trayodashi. The meaning of the word ‘Dhan’ is ‘wealth’ and ‘Teras’ means thirteenth day. Hence, Dhanteras is the festival of wealth and prosperity that is celebrated on the thirteenth day of dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha), as per the Hindu calendar. The Hindu month Kartik calls for the celebration of the festival of Dhanteras.

Goddess Lakshmi is the prime deity to be worshiped on the day of Dhanteras. It is said that buying utensils and gold on the occasion of Dhanteras is auspicious.

Dhanteras

Dhanteras is the day that is dedicated to attain wealth and prosperity by worshiping Goddess Lakshmi. Following the tradition of Dhanteras, you can again go ahead and buy any utensil or gold for yourself; thus, bringing upon prosperity in lives. It also indicates that a person is inviting Goddess Lakshmi to visit their place to shower her blessings.

Other deities who are worshiped on Dhanteras are Lord Kuber & Lord Ganesha. Worship all the deities on this Dhan Teras and bring the good luck and well being home.

Dhanteras : Significance Of The Day

The festival of Dhanteras holds an important significance for all those who are associated in business related to metals, as they buy important metals on the day of Dhanteras. So, if you are also into such business, go ahead and buy these things on this Dhanteras.

Lord Dhanvantari (discoverer of Ayurveda) was also born on this day. Hence, discovering any new medicine is supposed to be done on the day of Dhanteras. It is also believed to gift gold or silver coins, jewellery, utensils and other important household items on the day of Dhanteras.

Legends Of Dhanteras

There are two famous legends that are associated with the celebrations of Dhanteras. Let’s take a look at these legends:

Legend Of Lord Yama

As per the legend, there was a ruler named King Hima. His son was predicted to die after marriage. Soon after the boy got married and his wife heard of the prediction, she decided to save her husband’s life.

So after marriage, his wife did not allow him to sleep and therefore, laid out all her jewelry. Along with this, she made a big heap of all the diamonds, silver and gold that she had, at the doorstep. She also lighted up the whole room with lamps and all through the night she sang songs to make the prince awake.

When Lord Yama arrived in the form of snake to take away Prince’s life, he became blind by the shine of the heap of jewelry and gold. Hence, Yamaraj could not enter the chamber and the life of prince was saved by his wife’s intelligence. Since then, the day is celebrated as Dhanteras and people buy gold and silver jewelry on this day. Along with this, they sing songs and offer prayers to remove all the evil and bad times from their lives.

Legend Of Lord Dhanvantari

As per the legend, once demons and gods had a fight for Amrit (elixir of immortality). Hence, it was decided to churn the ocean and divide Amrit equally between demons and gods. So, a churning of the ocean of milk to obtain Amrit was carried out.

While the churning of ocean, Lord Dhanwantari came out with a pitcher of Amrit. God Dhanvantari is considered to be the physician among the various gods. It is also said that he is one of the forms of Lord Vishnu. Dhanvantri indicates that health is the biggest wealth in life. Hence, Dhanteras is also dedicated to the Lord Dhanvantari.

Dhanteras: Traditions & Customs

Every festival is based on some traditions and customs; hence, Dhanteras also have some old traditions associated that make it an important day. Dhanteras is the day when people worship Goddess Lakshmi. Devotees sing the religious songs dedicated to the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. Along with this, small lamps are also lit at the entrance of the doors. Some people make Rangolis too. At some places, to welcome Goddess Laxmi, people make small footprints. These footprints are made by the help of flour of rice and Kumkum (vermilion). These indicate as if Goddess Lakshmi has come in the home spreading her blessings, all over the place.

Dhanteras : Preparations For The Day

The The festival of Dhanteras is an indicator of the start of the five days of festivity and after this, the much awaited, festival of lights, i.e. Diwali celebrations begin. The day of Dhanteras is considered very auspicious and prosperous. People lit up their Diyas (earthen lamps), decorate homes and get themselves ready to go for a shopping of Dhanteras. Markets could be seen enjoying the festival, even before it arrives. Dhanteras celebrations are the ones that are celebrated by one and all with great enthusiasm, as it invokes the five-day celebration of Diwali.

Dhanteras : Rituals Of The Day

On the festival of Dhanteras, three important deities of the day, who give prosperity and wealth, are worshiped. These deities are Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Kuber. Among which, Goddess Laxmi is the foremost to be worshiped.

It is said that on the occasion of Dhanteras, Lord Kuber (treasurer of wealth) comes on earth and Lord Ganesha vanishes all the obstacles that come in his way.

Dhanteras will again be celebrated with same fervor, as it has been celebrated in the past years. As part of celebrations for Dhanteras, go ahead and decorate your home with the best of things. Welcome the Goddess of wealth at your place with dedication and get her blessings for better future and a wealthy life ahead.

Hopefully, this article on Dhanteras would help you in understanding all the facts about Dhanteras. Hence, go ahead and worship the deities for Dhanteras, among which Goddess Lakshmi is the main deity of Dhanteras festival. Bring home all the wealth and prosperity on this Dhanteras by the grace of Goddess Laxmi.

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