Dhanteras 2022 Gold: The much-awaited Diwali festival is just around the corner and the festivities will begin on Dhanteras which is on October 23, 2022. The common practice in India on this festival is to buy gold bars, gold coins , utensils and other items to commemorate Dhanteras celebrations. The festival which is also marked by the name ‘Dhanatrayodashi or Dhanavantari Trayodashi’ has a meaning behind it where ‘Dhan’ means wealth and ‘Trayodashi’ means the 13th day according to the Hindu calendar.
As the country prepares to celebrate Dhanteras 2022 on October 23, we bring you the details of the festival and why the practice of buying gold is followed on this day in India.
Dhanteras 2022 Date
Dhanteras 2022 will be celebrated in India on October 23, 2022. The day will mark the beginning of Diwali, which will be celebrated on October 24.
Dhanteras 2022: What is the meaning and importance of the festival?
The God of Ayurveda, Lord Dhanvantari, is worshiped in Dhanteras, as it is believed that Lord Dhanvantari worked for the betterment of society and helped eliminate the suffering of humanity.
The Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga, Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homeopathy also announced its decision to celebrate Dhanteras as National Ayurveda Day. This year, the day will be celebrated on October 23.
Dhanteras 2022: Date, History, Culture, Religious Importance, Significance, Puja Time & Other Details
Dhanteras 2022: Why do you buy gold on Dhanteras?
On Dhanteras, people go to the market to buy gold and silver ornaments as well as coins or buy new utensils. However, there are several ancient legends and beliefs related to it.
It is believed that on Dhanteras Goddess Lakshmi visits the homes of her devotees and fulfills their wishes. Dhanteras has a special significance for the business community due to the common purchases of various precious metals on this day. Furthermore, Lord Kubera (Dhan-Kuber), the God of goods and wealth, is also worshiped on Dhanteras 2022.
Dhanteras Celebrations 2022
The legend of how the prince was saved from death by his new wife inspired the tradition of buying gold on the day of Dhanteras. Gold is kept in puja on Dhanteras and a lamp known as deep Yama is also lit in front of the main door of the house seeking the blessings of Lord Yama and Goddess Lakshmi.
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