Dhanteras

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Dhanteras Preparation For Pooja -One Deepak made out of atta/clay with 4 wicks – Wicks for the Deepak oil/ghee, matchstick – One shell with a hole One Deepak made out of atta/clay with 4 wicks – Wicks for the Deepak oil/ghee, matchstick – One shell with a hole – Flowers, roli, chawal – Water in panchpatra … Read more

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Dhanteras Introduction Dhanteras is celebrated by the Hindus all over India and across the world as well in the month of October-November, on the thirteenth day of the month of Ashwin. It marks the beginning of the five day Diwali celebrations. It takes place two days before Diwali to honorDhanyantari, an incarnation of Vishnu. Dhanteras is … Read more

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Dhanteras Celebration Dhanteras is celebrated with gusto and enthusiasm. “Lakshmi Puja” is performed in the evenings when tiny diyas of clay are lit to drive away the shadows of evil spirits. Bhajans, devotional songs in praise of Goddess Laxmi, are sung and “Naivedya” of traditional sweets is offered to the Goddess.  There is a peculiar custom … Read more