Dhanteras 2021- know all the important information related to it

It is Dhanteras today and a start to the five-day-long Diwali festivities which have the Narak Chaturdashi, Diwali, Goverdhan Puja, and Bhai Dooj. On this day, the Hindu God of Ayurveda, Dhanvantari who is an avatar of Lord Vishnu is worshipped. Dhanteras is comprised of two parts Dhan- means wealth, Teras means thirteen. This day is observed on the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha of Ashwin month, as per the Hindu calendar.

As per the legend, on the day of Dhantrayodashi, the Sagar Manthan took place between the asuras and devas, and along with Lord Kubera, Goddess Lakshmi came out of the ocean. So both of them are worshipped on this auspicious day of Trayodashi.

The Shubh Muhurat starts around 5:42 pm and ends by 7:31 pm. For the Puja Vidhi, devotees buy items like crockery, utility items, and broomsticks. Buying of gold silver is considered auspicious on Dhanteras and many people welcome Goddess Laxmi by investing in jewelry, coins, or bars on this day.