Dhan Teras (Dhantrayodashi)

कथा

Dhan Teras opens the five-day Diwali season. 'Dhan' means wealth and 'Teras' is the thirteenth lunar day. Three deities are worshipped: Dhanvantari (the physician of the gods, who emerged from the ocean churning carrying the pot of amrita), Lakshmi (for wealth), and Yama (to ward off untimely death). The tradition of buying gold, silver, or metal utensils on this day has ancient roots — purchasing something new of metal is considered auspicious for wealth. Tiny footprints of Lakshmi are drawn leading into the house.

विधि

• Buy gold, silver, or metal utensils — even a small coin suffices
• Draw Lakshmi's footprints from the door leading into the home
• Light diyas at the front door in the evening
• Perform Lakshmi puja and Dhanvantari puja
• Light a lamp at the south direction after sunset facing south (Yama diya)
• Prepare sweets and distribute to family

मुख्य मंत्र

• ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
• ॐ धन्वन्तरये नमः
• ॐ यमाय नमः

भोग और पर्व भोजन

Prasad sweets · Kheel (puffed rice) · Batasha (sugar drops)

क्षेत्रीय रूप

• · The largest gold-buying day in India — jewellers see peak sales
• · South India: Dhanvantari Trayodashi — focus on health; Ayurvedic medicines are bought
• · In some states: cattle are decorated and worshipped

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