Happy Dhanteras
Why Dhanteras is being celebrated
?
Dhanteras is also known as Dhanatrayodashi. The term Dhanteras translates as dhan (wealth) teras (thirteenth day).
Why Dhanteras is being celebrated?
It is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu calendar month of Ashvin or Kartika
Which God is the birth of Dhanteras?
Along with Lord Kubera, Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the ocean during the Sagar Manthan,
Whose puja is done on Dhanteras?
Lord Kuber, Goddess Laxmi, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Dhanvantr
i
Who is Dhanvantari ?
Lord Vishnu is the god of Ayurveda who imparted the wisdom of Ayurveda for the betterment of mankind
What we should purchase on Dhanteras?
Gold and silver:
Utensils
(copper and brass)
Broom
What we should not purchase on Dhanteras?
Scissors, Knives, Pins, Aluminium utensils.
items made of iron, Plastic products, Glassware, Oil.
Which color should we wear on Dhanteras?
Red shade ( luck and prosperity), pink ( joy, happiness) and green (peace)
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How many diyas are lit on Dhanteras?
13 diyas are placed in different corners of the home