Importance of Dhanteras, Significance of Dhanteras

Dhanteras is called Dhan Teras. It is the first day of Diwali and after 2 days of Dhanteras people celebrates Diwali Festival. The thirteenth day of dark fortnight of Kartik Month known as a Dhantra Yodashi. 2011 Dhanteras will be on October 24 Monday. It is a day of Pradosh as well. People do fast for the day for Lord Shiva.

According to Hindu Legend, On this day Dhanvantri emerged from ocean with jar of amrit for devas and asuras. Hindus purchase Gold, Silver, Jewellery, Coins and other utensils. Many people starts begining of their Diwali Celebrations from this day.

On this day people do Dhan Puja because it is the important thing to do because of that Laxmi will be bless on them for whole year.

For Business doing people Dhanteras is a day to open new account books and kept ready for Laxmi pooja on Diwali day.

Girl Child born on this day is a arrive of a goddess Lakshami into house. It is considered as lucky by certain communities in North India.