The popular Hindu festival of Dhanteras is also known as Dhanatrayodashi or Dhanvantari Trayodashi. It is a festival of prosperity celebrated just before Diwali. The festival is known to mark the beginning of Diwali celebrations. It is celebrated on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu lunar month of Kartik. Like most other Hindu festivals, Dhanteras is also known for its various legends and traditions. This article aims to shed light on these legends and traditions to enhance the fun of Dhanteras celebrations.
Hence, it is not surprising that people jewelry and utensil shops are overcrowded with people on this day. Many people also buy a new broom on this day. It is a common belief that doing so will erase all their financial difficulties and worries.
Then on the thirteenth day of Kartik Krishna Paksh, Dhanvantari, the physician of Gods emerged from the ocean. He carried the Amrit Kalash, or the pot filled with elixir of life, in his hands, which he gave to the Gods. Along with him, Goddess Lakshmi also emerged from the ocean and was accepted by Lord Vishnu as his partner. So, the festival is celebrated to worship and express gratitude to Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi.
When Lord Vishnu came to take the goddess back after 12 years, the farmer refused to let her go. This forced Goddess Lakshmi to reveal her true identity to the farmer. She also promised him that she would visit him every year on the night of Dhanteras. So, every year the farmer cleaned his house to welcome Goddess Lakshmi, and soon other people also started celebrating the festival.
17" Lord Vishnu Standing on Sheshnag with Lakshmi Ji In Brass Statue
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