Dhanteras
What is done on Dhanteras?
Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, is the first day that marks the festival of Diwali in Hinduism.
It is celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the Hindu calendar month of Kartika. Dhanvantari, who is also worshipped on the occasion of Dhanteras, is considered the God of Ayurveda who imparted the wisdom of Ayurveda for the betterment of mankind and to help rid it of the suffering of disease.
Dhanvantari is the god of health
Dhanteras is the worship of Lord Dhanvantari. Lord Dhanvantari, according to Hindu, emerged during Samudra Manthan, holding a Kalash full of Amrit (an Ayurvedic herbal mix bestowing immortality) in one hand and the sacred text about Ayurveda in the other hand. He is considered to be the Vaidya of Gods.
Dhanteras Festival Puja is on 13th November 2020 (Friday)
The festival is celebrated as Lakshmi Puja which is performed in the evenings when lamps of clay are lit. Bhajans, devotional songs in praise of Goddess Lakshmi, are sung and Naivedya of traditional sweets is offered to the Goddess. A peculiar custom in Hindu exists, somewhere people lightly pound dried coriander seeds with Jaggery (cane sugar) and offer the mixture as Naivedhya.
On Dhanteras, homes that have not yet been cleaned in preparation for Diwali are thoroughly cleaned and whitewashed, and Lord Dhanvantari, the god of health and Ayurveda, is worshipped in the evening.
The main entrance is decorated with colourful lanterns, holiday lights, and traditional motifs of Rangoli designs are made to welcome the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity. To indicate her long-awaited arrival, small footprints are drawn with rice flour and vermilion powder all over the house. On the night of Dhanteras, lamps made by clay are ritually kept burning all around and inside the house through the night in honour of Lakshmi and Dhanvantari.
Good Auspicious day for making New purchases
Hindus consider this an extremely auspicious day for making new purchases, especially of gold or silver articles and new utensils. It is believed that new "Dhan" (wealth) or some item made of precious metal is a sign of good luck.
In modern times, Dhanteras has come to be known as the most auspicious occasion for buying gold, silver, and other metals, especially kitchenware.
The day also sees heavy purchases of appliances and automobiles.
On this night, the lights are set out every night both in the sky lamps and as offerings at the base of a Tulsi plant, which are placed in front of the doorways of homes. This light is an offering to Yama, the Lord 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.
In the villages, cattle are adorned and worshipped by farmers as their main source of income.
Somewhere, Brahmin women make 'Marundhu' which translates as 'medicine' on the eve of Naraka Chaturdasi that is Dhanvantri Trayodashi. The Marundhu is offered during the prayer and eaten in the early morning on Naraka Chaturdasi before sunrise.
In fact, many families hand over the recipes of Marundhu to their daughters and daughters-in-law. The Marundhu is consumed to eliminate the imbalance of Trayodas in the body.
Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean)
On the day of Dhantrayodashi, Goddess Lakshmi came out from the ocean of milk during the churning of the Sea. Hence, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped on the day of Trayodashi.
According to a popular legend, when the devas and asuras performed the Samudra Manthan (churning of the ocean) for Amrita (the divine nectar of immortality), Dhanvantari (the physician of the Gods and an incarnation of Vishnu) emerged carrying a jar of the divine Nectar on the day of Dhanteras.
An ancient legend ascribes the occasion to an interesting story about the 16-year-old son of King Hima. His horoscope predicted his death by snake-bite on the fourth day of his marriage. On that particular day, his newly-wed wife did not allow him to sleep. She laid out all her ornaments and many gold and silver coins in a heap at the entrance of the sleeping chamber and lit many lamps. Then she narrated stories and sang songs to keep her husband from falling the next day, when Yama, the god of Death arrived at the prince's doorstep in the guise of a serpent, his eyes were dazzled and blinded by the brilliance of the lamps and the jewellery. Yama could not enter the Prince's chamber, so he climbed on top of the heap of gold coins and sat there the entire night listening to the stories and songs. In the morning, he silently went away. Thus, the young prince was saved from the clutches of death by the cleverness of his new bride, and the day came to be celebrated as Dhanteras.
The following day came to be called Naraka Chaturdashi ('Naraka' means hell and Chaturdashi mean, 14th day). It is also known as ‘Yamadeepdaan’ as the ladies of the house light earthen lamps or ‘deep’ and these are kept burning throughout the night glorifying Yama, the God of Death. Since this is the night before Diwali, it is also called 'Chhoti Diwali' or Minor Diwali.
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Dhanteras is the Festival of Wealth
As signified by the name, Dhanteras is the celebration of wealth and prosperity. It is believed that on Dhantrayodashi day, Devi Lakshmi emerged with other treasures during the Churning of the Ocean (Samudra Manthan). This is why Dhantrayodashi is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber, treasurer of the world. People pray to Goddess Lakshmi for a prosperous life, fulfilment of desires, and well-being of their families. It is also customary to purchase new things and bringing valuables home on this day suggests that Goddess Lakshmi Herself has arrived into the house, bringing wealth and prosperity for the whole year. In addition, Lord Kubera is also worshipped on this day. The best place to Dhanteras Diya's direction should be on South West, Flame of Dhanteras, Diya, is for God Yama.
Bad Day for Purchase Somethings
Even Hindus consider this an extremely auspicious day for making new purchases, Some Astrologers extremely prohibited to buy somethings that may hinder the progress of our life and give negative effects.
1. Iron made substance
Iron is more likely to influenced by Rahu. So iron made substance are prohibited.
2.Plastic or Plastic made substance
3.Glass or Glass made substances
4.Steel utensils
Steel is not pure a pure metal. It is the mixture where more percentage of iron present and Rahu has also more influenced on it.
5.Aluminium
It is an indicator of bad Luck.
6.Ceramics utensils or bouquets
7.Anything Black colour
Generally, peoples are interested to buy kitchen utensils. But we have to aware of buying utensils made up of iron, plastic, steel, or glass. Even if we buy then those utensils should not be brought empty in our house to maintain prosperity. At least water should be in those utensils, otherwise rice, or any other materials.
*Have a Nice Diwali,Lakshmi pooja*
Actually, these things have no scientific compulsion but there may be some significant benefits for us in our health regarding home and family members also. And Celebration of Dhanteras also varies from place to place in Hindu also. I forced to write this on surfing the internet, found more about Dhanteras, and my colleagues also discussed more on it.
HAPPY LAXMI POOJA TO YOU
May Goddess Lakshmi gives you a healthy and wealthy life!
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