What is the importance of Dhantrayodashi?
This light is an offering to Yama, the Host of Death, to avert untimely death during the time of the Diwali festival. This day is a celebration aimed at increasing wealth and prosperity. Dhanteras engages themes of cleansing, renewal, and the securing of auspiciousness as embodied by Lakshmi.
What is special about dhanteras?
Dhanteras is also called Yammadeepdaa as on this day, a lamp is lightened and kept outside the home,for the God of death, to prevent the untimely death of any family member. Dhanteras is also celebrated as the birth anniversary of Dhanvantri, God of Ayurveda and is observed as Dhanvantri Jayanti.
What should be done on Dhantrayodashi?
What should be done on Dhanteras? On the night of Dhanteras, diyas (lamps) should be lit in honour of Lakshmi and Dhanvantari. Buying gold or silver articles or even steel utensils (ensure it is not empty, fill it with water or some grain when taking it home) is considered very auspicious.
What is meaning of Dhantrayodashi?
The word Dhanteras is made of two words – Dhan which means wealth, and Teras which means 13th day. According to Hindu calendar, Dhanteras falls on the 13th lunar day of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Ashwin. The day of Dhanteras is also known as Dhanatrayodashi or Dhanvantari Trayodashi.
Is Dhanteras and Diwali same?
Dhanteras is celebrated just two days before Diwali, and so this year it falls on November 2, 2021. It marks the beginning of the festival of lights, Diwali. On Dhanteras, Hindus worship Goddess Laxmi and Lord Kuber who are considered the treasures of the world.
Which Colour to wear on dhanteras?
Black is the most suitable color to wear on this day. As Diwali is a very special and auspicious festival, it is good to wear traditional wear these days.
Why do we do Lakshmi pooja on Diwali?
According to legend, Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, prosperity, auspiciousness, and good fortune, and Lord Vishnu’s wife, visits her devotees and bestows gifts and blessings upon each of them. In Bengal Lokkhi Pujo or Laxmi puja is performed on Sarada Purnima day, the full moon day following Vijaya Dashami.
Why do we celebrate Choti Diwali?
Chhoti Diwali: Significance According to one story, Lord Krishna and Satyabhama killed him in a battle while others believe Goddess Kali ended his life. This is why people also observe the day as Kali Chaudas and Naraka Chaturdashi.
Which God is worshipped on Dhanteras?
Lord Dhanvantari
Dhanteras 2021: The day when deities of health and wealth, Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped. The five-day festival of Diwali begins today with Dhanteras.