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Dhanteras

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Dhanteras

Why it is celebrated

Dhanteras, on Kartik Krishna Trayodashi, opens the five days of Diwali. It is believed that Bhagwan Dhanvantari, the healer of the gods, rose from the churning of the ocean on this day holding a pot of amrit, so it is also Dhanvantari Jayanti. In the evening, families worship Lakshmi ji and Kuber ji and light a lamp for Yamraj.

The story

An old story says that King Hima's son had it written in his stars that on the fourth day of his marriage, a snakebite would put his life in danger. The prince married a wise young woman who knew about this.

On the fourth night she did not let her husband sleep. At the door of their room she piled up all her jewellery and gold and silver coins, and lit lamps all around. Then, all night long, she told him stories and sang bhajans.

At midnight Yamraj came in the form of a snake. But the glow of the lamps and the sparkle of the jewels dazzled his eyes. He could not enter the room, so he sat on the pile and listened to the young bride's songs and stories. As morning came, he quietly went away, and the prince's life was saved.

Since then, on Dhanteras evening, people light a lamp outside the house in Yamraj's name. This is called Yam Deepdaan. The story is about love, wisdom and courage.

Puja vidhi

  1. Clean the house during the day and decorate the main door with rangoli and a toran.
  2. As per custom, buy a new utensil or something made of metal, which is seen as auspicious today.
  3. In the evening, during pradosh kaal, worship Bhagwan Dhanvantari, Lakshmi ji and Kuber ji.
  4. Offer roli, rice, flowers, incense, a lamp and sweets; place the bhog in the new utensil.
  5. Outside the house, light a four-wick lamp facing south in Yamraj's name (Yam Deepdaan).
  6. Do the aarti and light lamps in the corners and doorways of the home.

Food

Bhog of coarsely pounded dry coriander seeds with jaggery, kheel-batashe and home-made sweets.

Wishes to send

  • Warm wishes on Dhanteras! May the lamp of happiness, peace and good health always glow in your home.

  • May Bhagwan Dhanvantari bless you and your family with good health.

  • The festival of lights begins today! May Maa Lakshmi bring well-being to your home. Happy Dhanteras!

  • The greatest wealth is good health and the company of loved ones. May this wealth always be yours this Dhanteras.

  • New utensils, new sparkle, new hopes. Dhanteras greetings to you and your family!

  • May the flame of the Yam deep fill your home with light and chase away every darkness. Happy Dhanteras!

For your status

  • The first lamp is lit. Diwali begins!

  • Good health is the real wealth. Happy Dhanteras.

  • Jai Dhanvantari, Jai Maa Lakshmi.

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