The festival of lights, Diwali, begins with Dhanteras. It is an auspicious day which is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, a goddess of wealth, prosperity, and good fortune. The auspicious day falls on the thirteenth lunar day (Trayodashi) of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. The day holds deep cultural and spiritual importance across India, as it marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festivities.

About Dhanteras

The word Dhanteras is derived from ‘Dhan’, meaning wealth, and ‘Teras’, meaning the thirteenth day. According to Hindu mythology, it is believed that on this day, Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, emerged from the ocean during the Samudra Manthan (churning of the cosmic ocean). Hence, devotees worship her on Dhanteras to invite prosperity and abundance into their home

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