Dhanteras (Hindi: धनतेरस), also known as Dhanatrayodashi (Sanskrit: धनत्रयोदशी), is the first day that marks the festival of Diwali or Tihar in most of India and Nepal.

Apr 3, 2025 · In Jainism, Dhanteras is celebrated as the first day of the Diwali festival. It has special significance in Jainism because Lord Mahavira attained Nirvana on this day.

Nov 6, 2023 · Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, is an auspicious Hindu festival that marks the beginning of the much-awaited Diwali festivities. Falling on the Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in …

Dhanteras is worshiped to mark the birth of lord "Dhanvantri (incarnation of lord Vishnu)", the god of health & divine founder of Ayurveda. Dhanteras is celebrated every year, on the 13th lunar day of …

Oct 28, 2024 · Dhanteras, or Dhanatrayodashi, marks the onset of Diwali and emphasizes wealth, health, and family unity. Rooted in Hindu mythology, it celebrates Goddess Lakshmi and Lord …

Oct 24, 2024 · On this day, people worship Lord Dhanvantari, the God of Ayurveda, and Goddess Lakshmi, the Goddess of wealth and prosperity. 'Dhan' denotes wealth, and 'Teras' denotes the …

Dhanteras, also called Dhanatrayodashi, is the first day of the five-day Diwali festival in India. It usually falls two days before Diwali and marks the beginning of celebrations dedicated to wealth, prosperity, …

Oct 18, 2025 · Dhanteras is the festival of wealth and prosperity, which marks the beginning of the Diwali celebrations in India. Traditionally observed two days before Diwali, it is an auspicious day …

Mar 6, 2019 · On Dhanteras, Lakshmi —the Goddess of wealth—is worshipped to provide prosperity and well being. It is also the day for celebrating wealth, as the word "Dhan" literally means wealth …

“Dhan” means wealth, and “Teras” or Trayodashi means the 13th day of the month. According to the Hindu calendar, Dhanteras is celebrated on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight of the month of …