PUJA CELEBRATION ON DHANTERAS
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Celebrated on the 13th
day of Krishan Paksha, Dhanteras is believed to be
one of the most auspicious occasion of the Hindu calendar. This
festival is also known as `Yamadeepdan' and is
celebrated two days before Diwali. It is said that Dhanteras marks the
beginning of the five day festivity of Diwali.
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It is believed that after the Samudra Manthan between the gods and demons, Dhanvantari came out of the sea holding the pot of nectar.This is also the reason why Dhanteras is known as `Dhanvantari Jayanti'.
On this auspicious day, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped by devotees for bringing home prosperity, wealth and good luck. Idols of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha are bought and installed in houses and decorated and prayed on this day until Diwali.
PUJA PERFORMED ON DHANTERAS
It is believed that Dhanteras puja is performed usually during the Pradosh Kaal when the Sthir Lagna prevails. Sthir means not moveable. It is said that if the puja is done during this time, Goddess Lakshmiji will stay in your house. Also, a diya is lit by devotees and placed outside their home to ward off evils and bring good luck and prosperity into the house.
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