Dhanteras is celebrated on the first day of the five day long Diwali festival. There are several stories behind the celebration of the Dhanteras in Hindu mythology. On this day, people worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Yamraj, Lord Kuber and Lord Dhanvantri. Dhanteras is also referred as Yam Deepam.
According to Hindu mythology, on this day, Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the ocean during Samudra Manthan with a pot full of Gold and Lord Kuber. It is believed that Goddess Lakshmi brings Lord Kuber to fulfil the wishes of the devotees. So, people worship Goddess Laksmi and Lord Kuber (God of wealth). Dhanteras is also known as Yamadeepan. It is believed that people worship Lord Yamraj (God of death) to please him and pray for the long life of the family.
Women of the house draws colorful Rangoli in front of the house and decorate house with Diyas and flowers. Hindus consider this day an extremely auspicious day for making new purchases, especially of gold and silver.
Happy and Prosperous Dhanteras
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