The festival of Dhanteres is celebrated on the Trayodashi date of Kartik Krishna Paksha. It is a tradition to buy something new on this day, especially the practice of buying brass and silver utensils. It is believed that whatever is bought on this day increases. Therefore, there is a law to worship Lakshmi on this day. Lord Dhanvantari also incarnated on this day, that is why it is called Dhanteres. Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi are among the fourteen gems that were jointly made by the Gods and Asuras during the Samudra Manthan. This date is also known as Dhantrayodashi.

On this day Dhanvantari is worshiped along with Goddess Lakshmi. Diwali is one of the main festivals of India. Deepotsav begins with Dhanteras. In Jain Agam (Jain literature ancient), Dhanteras is called 'Dhanya Teras' or 'Dhyan Teras'. It is believed that Lord Mahavira went out on this day to go to the third and fourth dhyana for yoga prevention. Lord Mahavir attained Nirvana (salvation) on the day of Diwali after three days of meditation. Since then, this day became popular in the name of 'Dhanya Teras' in Jain Agam. Dhanteras is also celebrated as National Ayurveda Day.

Dhanvantari came out of the sea churning on the day of Trayodashi of Kartik Krishna Paksha. When Dhanvantari appeared, he had an urn filled with nectar in his hands. Lord Dhanvantari had come out with the urn, so it is a tradition to buy utensils on this day. Especially brass and silverware should be bought because brass is called the metal of Dhanvantari. This brings health, good fortune, and health benefits to the home. On the day of Dhanteras, the worship of Kubera, the god of wealth, and Yamdev is of special importance. This day is also known as Dhanvantari Jayanti.

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