The festival of dhanteras is celebrated with great great devotion, enthusiasm and prosperity two days prior to Diwali. It is celebrated in Gujarat, Maharashtra and Northern India. This festival is dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari who is the doctor of all the Gods. On this auspicious day, Lakshmi Puja is done in the evening and other than this there is no any other specific ritual that is performed. There is a tradition of shopping or purchasing of the gold or silver things on this auspicious day. For all new purchases or investments, the day is considered favorable as well as auspicious.

The first lamp of the Diwali festival is lit on this day. Dhanteras festival heralds the arrival of  Diwali and decorated lamps are seen selling in the market.

Dhanteras Puja benefits:

According to religious scriptures, this puja helps recovery from chronic diseases and other bodily elements. If you long for a long life full of vigor and vitality, never give a miss to this puja. The puja will guard your health, wealth and help you stay away from all sorts of psychological problems.

Gauging the significance of Dhanteras Puja, it can simply be concluded that it gives you both health as well as wealth benefits. It helps you do away with previous sins and subdue the malefic effects of planets that cause health-related problems. It also stamps out sinful and evil effects of :

• Black magic
• Curses
• Evil spells
• Ghosts and Spirits

If death/akal mrityu is indicated in one’s horoscope, it can also be averted if he/she performs Dhanteras puja.