Dhanteras is being celebrated today. The sacred event is part of the Diwali or Deepavali celebrations which will culminate on 6th of November with Bhai Dooj.
Dhanteras means wealth and prosperity and therefore, gold, silver and utensils are bought on this day. It is a Hindu festival in which the Hindu God of Ayurveda, Dhanvantari, who is an Avatar of Lord Vishnu, is worshipped. The word “Dhanteras” consists of two parts – “Dhan” refers to wealth and “Teras” means “thirteen.” Dhanteras is observed on the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha on the month of Ashwin as per the Hindu calendar. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has greeted the people on the occasion of Dhanteras. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said, greetings to everyone on the special occasion of Dhanteras.
Deepawali festival begins with the celebration of Dhanteras; Prime Minister extends greetings
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