Dhanteras

About this festival

First day of Diwali, worship of wealth and health

दीपावली का पहला दिन, धन और स्वास्थ्य की पूजा

Key significance

• Gold/utensil buying
• Lakshmi-Dhanvantari worship
• diyas

How to observe

• Begin the day with sankalp and short prayer.
• Include: Gold/utensil buying.
• Include: Lakshmi-Dhanvantari worship.
• Include: diyas.
• Conclude with gratitude, prasad, and positive resolve.

November guidance

Light, prosperity, and family harmony.

• Deep daan and home worship
• Lakshmi-Ganesha prayer
• Acts of sharing and forgiveness