Dhanteras Poojan Katha
The First day of Deepawali festival called Dhanteras or
Dhan Trayodashi or Dhanwantari Triodashi, falls on the
thirteenth lunar day after full moon in the Hindu month of
Kartik (October/November). The word "Dhan" means
wealth.
Believing this day to be
auspicious women purchase some gold or silver or
at least one or two new utensils. "Lakshmi-Puja" is
performed in the evenings when tiny diyas of
clay are lighted to drive away the shadows of
evil spirits.
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