Monday, 24 October 2011

dhanteras


Dhanteras is observed at 13 period avatar Paksh in the period Karthik. This is also famous as Yamadeep. It is famous digit life before Deepavali. After Sagar Manthan between Devtaas and Asura came Dhanvantri Vaid discover of the seafaring by a Amrutha Kalash. It is, therefore, is Dhanteras is also famous as Dhanvantri Jayanti.
On this period we communicate for good health and riches for the family.
 I remember my father getting some silver coins and mom buying some new utensils on Dhaneras.Mom is doing this today as well and it makes me feel so attached to our beautiful Indian culture.
Those who don’t know about Dhanteras.It is popularly known as the first day of Diwali and it is the day chosen by many people to do their investment in Gold and silver.
Celeberated two days before Diwali it is believed that investments made on this day will appreciate.Many people buy Diwali gifts on this day .The day is basically dedicated to Dhanavantri the Hindu God of medicine.
In Dhanteras day houses and business premises are decorated. Premises entrances are made colorful with lovely traditional rangoli designs to welcome the goddess lakshmi of wealth and prosperity. 


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