Diwali (or Deepawali) is one of the most significant festivals of Hindu people which is celebrated all over India with immense fervor and excitement. The five long day festival of Diwali begins with Dhanteras and ends on Bhai Dooj. The first day of the festivity is known as Dhanteras where people buy new utensils or invest in gold or silver jewelry. The second day is … Continue reading Diwali…A Festival Of Lights…
Dhanteras marks the beginning of 5 day festival of Diwali, which commemorates the returning of Lord Rama from exile. Dhanteras is the corrupt or Apabhramsha term for Dhanvantari Trayodashi. It is believed that this is the day that Dhanvantari had emerged from the ocean carrying the pot of nectar or amrita. Meanwhile, Deepavali Amavasya is the night on which Lakshmi had emerged from the ocean. … Continue reading Significance and Importance Of Dhanteras
The five day long festival of Deepawali commences with the Dhanteras. Popularly known as Dhanteras or Dhan Triyodashi is the Hindu festival which is celebrated two days before the main Diwali festival. Dhan means wealth and teras states the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, therefore on this day, Goddess Laxmi is worshipped along with Kuber to prosperity and good fortune. Things to … Continue reading Buy These 6 Things On Dhanteras For Good Fortune
