Dhanteras, the festival of wealth and prosperity, is mostly observed in North India. Of late, it has become a fad among Odia people too. Buying jewellery and precious metals is becoming popular among Odias. In Odisha, people usually buy new things during Akshaya Tritiya, an annual spring time festival. However, things have changed with passing time. Odia people from all walks of life these days show interest for Dhanteras and go on a shopping spree. Dhanteras is a combination of two words Dhan and Teras. While ‘Dhan’ means riches, ‘Teras’ signifies the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha. The first day of Diwali in India is regarded as Dhanteras or Dhanatrayodashi. And buying gold jewellery in particular is considered highly auspicious during Dhanteras as gold represents wealth and success. Besides, people purchase items made of brass, silver, and metal as it is believed that buying things on the day of Dhanteras will bring good fortune, success, and protection from the evil eye. Needless to say, Odia women these days leave no stone unturned to celebrate Dhanteras with pomp and gaiety.
Unknown facts about Dhanteras
Lord Dhanvantari is worshipped on the day of Dhanteras. Lord Dhanvantari, according to Hindu traditions, emerged during Samudra Manthan, holding a Kalasha full of Amrit (an Ayurvedic herbal mix bestowing immortality) in one hand and the sacred text about Ayurveda in the other hand. He is considered to be the Vaidya of Gods. There is another interesting story related to Dhanteras. Going by the folkloreat King Hima’s 16-year-old son was predicted to die on the fourth day of this marriage due to snake bite. Knowing this, his wife did not let him sleep for the entire day and night. Also, she kept all her belongings (gold jewellry) around her husband’s bed, brightens the room with lights and started singing. As predicted, Yamraj arrived there like a serpent on the fourth night but left the King unharmed. This is why it is considered that on Dhanteras, buying gold and liting up the house can bring prosperity and no harm to you. On the occasion of Dhanteras, buying gold is believed to bring Lord Kuber’s blessings in the house. Also, according to the popular belief the things you buy on this day become 13 times more due to the blessings of Lord of wealth.
Dhanteras, the festival of wealth and prosperity, is mostly observed in North India. Of late, it has become a fad among Odia people too. Buying jewellery and precious metals is becoming popular among Odias. In Odisha, people usually buy new things during Akshaya Tritiya, an annual spring time festival. However, things have changed with passing time. Odia people from all walks of life these days show interest for Dhanteras and go on a shopping spree. Dhanteras is a combination of two words Dhan and Teras. While ‘Dhan’ means riches, ‘Teras’ signifies the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha. The first day of Diwali in India is regarded as Dhanteras or Dhanatrayodashi. And buying gold jewellery in particular is considered highly auspicious during Dhanteras as gold represents wealth and success. Besides, people purchase items made of brass, silver, and metal as it is believed that buying things on the day of Dhanteras will bring good fortune, success, and protection from the evil eye. Needless to say, Odia women these days leave no stone unturned to celebrate Dhanteras with pomp and gaiety.
Unknown facts about Dhanteras
Lord Dhanvantari is worshipped on the day of Dhanteras. Lord Dhanvantari, according to Hindu traditions, emerged during Samudra Manthan, holding a Kalasha full of Amrit (an Ayurvedic herbal mix bestowing immortality) in one hand and the sacred text about Ayurveda in the other hand. He is considered to be the Vaidya of Gods. There is another interesting story related to Dhanteras. Going by the folkloreat King Hima’s 16-year-old son was predicted to die on the fourth day of this marriage due to snake bite. Knowing this, his wife did not let him sleep for the entire day and night. Also, she kept all her belongings (gold jewellry) around her husband’s bed, brightens the room with lights and started singing. As predicted, Yamraj arrived there like a serpent on the fourth night but left the King unharmed. This is why it is considered that on Dhanteras, buying gold and liting up the house can bring prosperity and no harm to you. On the occasion of Dhanteras, buying gold is believed to bring Lord Kuber’s blessings in the house. Also, according to the popular belief the things you buy on this day become 13 times more due to the blessings of Lord of wealth.
