Devotees of Maa Laxmi eagerly await Diwali. Although the main worship of Goddess Lakshmi is Diwali, Diwali is a five-day festival. The five-day Dipotsav festival begins on Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi. According to the Hindu calendar, Dhanteras is celebrated on the thirteenth day of the Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik (October-November).
In Sanatan Dharma, people are excited about Dhanteras in the same way that people are excited about Diwali. Dhanteras is also the birthday of Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda. This day is therefore called Dhanvantari Triyodashi and is celebrated as Dhanvantari Jayanti. Preparations are in full swing across the country to celebrate the 'Festival of Lights'.
Diwali, celebrated with traditional fervour, is celebrated with five days of rejoicing in many states, with Dhanteras being its inaugural day. For the common man, Dhanteras is a day to increase his happiness and prosperity. People consider it auspicious to buy gold and silver, new utensils, various household items, metals and luxury items along with religious activities on this day, which brings happiness and prosperity to their lives and lasts for a long time.
Mythological significance: Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi has profound significance in mythology. According to Hindu belief, Dhanvantari is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the sea with Lord Kubera, the god of wealth, during the churning of the ocean. This holy Triyodashi is dedicated to his worship. When the gods and demons were churning the ocean, Lord Dhanvantari appeared at the end with nectar.
Beneficial yoga are becoming: Astrologer Pandit Sushil Shukla Shastri said that very good and beneficial yoga is becoming on the day of Dhanteras. It is believed that this day is very auspicious for anyone who buys gold or silver on this day. His wealth increases 13 times. Lord Dhanvantari appeared on this day with a nectar urn, so buying utensils with gold and silver on this day is considered quite auspicious.