The festival of Dhanteras falls in the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov) on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight. This auspicious day is celebrated two days before Diwali. Dhanteras is also known as Dhantrayodashi.
On Dhanteras, Lakshmi - the Goddess of wealth - is worshiped to provide prosperity and well being.The word "Dhan" means wealth.In the evening, the lamp is lit and Dhan-Lakshmi is welcomed into the house. o indicate her long-awaited arrival, small footprints are drawn with rice flour and vermilion powder all over the houses. Lamps are kept burning all through the nights.
People flock to the jewelers and buy gold or silver jewelry or utensils to venerate the occasion of Dhanteras. Many wear new clothes and wear jewelry as they light the first lamp of Diwali while some engage in a game of gambling.
On Dhanteras, Lakshmi - the Goddess of wealth - is worshiped to provide prosperity and well being.The word "Dhan" means wealth.In the evening, the lamp is lit and Dhan-Lakshmi is welcomed into the house. o indicate her long-awaited arrival, small footprints are drawn with rice flour and vermilion powder all over the houses. Lamps are kept burning all through the nights.
People flock to the jewelers and buy gold or silver jewelry or utensils to venerate the occasion of Dhanteras. Many wear new clothes and wear jewelry as they light the first lamp of Diwali while some engage in a game of gambling.
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