About
ॐ श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः
Dhanteras is a significant Sanatan observance centred on Dhanvantari. Devotees keep vows, worship, and give charity to purify daily life.
Origin
Both scripture and folk memory root Dhanteras deeply. Tithi, katha, and the traditions of lamps give the day its meaning.
Why it is celebrated
The day is kept because Dhanvantari teaches duty, devotion, and balance. Families and communities express reverence together.
The katha
Puranic accounts linked to Dhanteras speak through Dhanvantari of protecting dharma and protecting the devotee.
Stories & episodes
In lamps and beyond, folk stories of Dhanteras are told across generations, keeping the festival alive.
Rituals & customs
Bathing and worship, mantra japa, fasting or fruit, lamp offerings, and traditional prasad linked to Dhanvantari.
Where it is celebrated
Especially lamps; also observed with devotion across India and in the diaspora.