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Essay on dhanteras in english

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Introduction

Dhanteras is the festival of prosperity and good health celebrated two days prior to the Festival of Diwali. The festival worships God Dhanvantri who is according to the Hindu mythology god of good health and Ayurveda.

How is Dhanteras Celebrated?

Lakshmi Puja is also performed during the festival for bringing prosperity in the house. The most important thing to do on Dhanteras as per the Hindu custom is to buy expensive jewelry, kitchenware or automobiles. Buying expensive items on Dhanteras is believed to bring good luck and prosperity throughout the year.

 

 

Bhajans are sung by the devotees and worship of Goddess Lakshmi performed on Dhanteras. In some places there is also a tradition of worshipping cows as they provide the mankind with necessary supplements to survive like milk and curd.

Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali festival and everyone seems to be sinking in the festival mood beginning on Dhanteras. It is also the last day for cleaning the houses before Diwali. Houses those have not been cleaned till Dhanteras are cleaned for Deepawali.

Colourful rangolis made from flour and coloured rice adorns the entrance of every house. People burn diyas to shoo away bad spirits and evil and to welcome prosperity in their houses. Beginning on Dhanteras the children start buying crackers and other fireworks for Diwali.

Dhanteras is considered very auspicious for purchase of valuable household or personal articles. People buy ornaments, jewelry and expensive kitchenware. It is believed to bring good luck and prosperity throughout the year. Automobile sales also increase on the day of Dhanteras.

Conclusion

According to the Hindu mythology both Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantri came out on the day from the ocean when it was being churned for elixir or Amrit. This is the reason why both Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantri are worshipped on Dhanteras. This also explains the significance of the festival for Hindus.