Dhanteras is a highly auspicious day.
Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, is a highly auspicious day. Dhanteras Marks the beginning of Diwali and is dedicated to worshipping Lord Kubera. He is the God of wealth and prosperity. On this day, people indulge in shopping for gold and silver items, utensils, new clothes and much more. But it’s not just about material assets. Dhanteras is also known as the Festival of Wealth. People buy new things and gold on this day. It is believed that buying new things brings good luck. Dhanteras is a festival of joy, prosperity, and good fortune, as people worship Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, and Lord Kuber, the god of treasure, and buy new items such as gold, silver, jewelry, utensils, vehicles, or property. According to one legend, when the gods and demons were churning the ocean for the nectar of immortality, Lord Dhanvantari appeared with a pot of nectar in his hands. He is considered to be the physician of the gods and the originator of Ayurveda, the ancient science of medicine and healing. He is worshipped on this day for good health and well-being. According to another legend, King Hima had a son who was destined to die on the fourth day of his marriage by a snake bite. His wife, however, was very clever and determined to save her husband. She placed a heap of gold and silver coins and jewelry at the entrance of their bedroom and lit lamps all over the place. She also kept her husband awake by singing songs and telling stories. When the god of death, Yama, came in the form of a snake, he was dazzled by the brightness of the lamps and the coins and could not enter the room. He sat on the heap of coins and listened to the wife’s songs and stories. In the morning, he quietly went away, sparing the life of the young prince. Since then, Dhanteras is also known as Yamadeepdaan, and people light lamps throughout the night to ward off evil and death. According to yet another legend, a poor Brahmin named Dhanvantri lived in a village. He was very devoted to Lord Vishnu and used to offer water to the sun god every morning. One day, he found a small pot of gold in the river. He was overjoyed and took it home. He decided to use the gold to help the needy and perform religious rituals. However, every time he used some gold from the pot, it was miraculously replenished.He realized that it was a divine blessing from Lord Vishnu and thanked him for his grace. He also shared his fortune with his fellow villagers and made them happy. Since then, Dhanteras is also celebrated as a day of charity and generosity.
Writer Anshumala Das