Happy Dhanteras

Dhanteras, The festival, known as "Dhanatrayodashi" or "Dhanvantari Trayodashi".The word Dhan means wealth and Teras means 13th day as per Hindu calendar. The festival is also know as "Dhandhoras" meaning the day you clean your wealth with respecting and prayer to Goddess Lakshmi . On Dhanteras, Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped to provide prosperity and well being. Dhanteras holds special significance for the business community due to the customary purchases of precious metals on this day. Lord Kubera, the God of assets and wealth is also worshiped on this day.

Lotus flowers, sandalwood, vermilion, betel leaves & nuts, fruits and various sweet preparations made from jaggery, rice and coconuts are used for her ritual worship.

When praying we pray to 8 forms of Goddess Lakshmi known as Ashta Lakshmi . They are:

1. Adi Lakshmi - This is the first manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi
2. Dhanya Lakshmi - This is the Granary Wealth manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi
3. Veera Lakshmi - This is the Wealth of Courage manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi
4. Gaja Lakshmi - This is the Symbol of Wealth with Elephants manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi
5. Santana Lakshmi - This is the Wealth of Continuity or Progeny manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi
6. Vijaya Lakshmi - This is the Wealth of Victory manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi
7. Aishwaray Lakshmi - This is the Wealth of Knowledge and education manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi
8. Dhana Lakshmi - This is Monetary Wealth manifestation of Goddess Lakshmi

Jai Shree MahaLakshmi Namah

WISH YOU ALL A HAPPY DHATERAS