Dhanteras, or Dhanvantari Trayodashi, marks the beginning of the 5-day Diwali festival. ‘Dhan’ means ‘wealth,’ and ‘Theras’ means ‘13th’. It falls on the 13th day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik. It is celebrated two days before Diwali and commemorates the birth of Dhanwantari, the God of Ayurveda and an avatar of Vishnu.
Dhanteras is a day to perform rituals and seek blessings for prosperity. Hindus perform Lakshmi Pooja, light diyas, and buy gold or silver objects as a symbol of good fortune.
According to astrology, the planetary positions on Dhanteras 2023 indicate that it is a good time for investing in long-term financial plans and buying property.
