Dhanteras, a festival with numerous legends, is difficult to trace its true origins, but popular legends offer brief explanations for its celebration.
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Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, is an annual festival that commences the five-day Diwali celebrations on October 29.
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The Dhanteras legend tells of a prince's death by snakebite, saved by his wife's quick-witted decoration, and the god of death being blinded by the lamps and jewelry.
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Goddess Lakshmi, accompanied by Lord Vishnu, was forbidden to look southward but became captivated by mustard flowers and sugarcane fields. Lord Vishnu instructed her to serve a poor farmer.
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Dhanteras, an ancient Indian medicine system, is connected to Ayurveda, which promotes immortality through diet, herbs, pranayama, mantra, and meditation, distilled by Lord Dhanvantari.
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Dhanteras is a festival celebrating gods' triumph over demons, symbolizing intelligence, devotion, prosperity, and health. It involves King Bali fulfilling a land promise and reflecting on wisdom.
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King Hima saved his son's life by marrying a lucky horoscope-predicting girl, who provided lamps, gold coins, and songs, but Yama missed the opportunity. The story continues to be celebrated today.
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The Dhanvantri and Amrit Kalash legend recounts a fierce battle between Gods and Demons, where the winning side used Vasuki rope to create numerous precious things.
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Goddess Laksmi, despite Lord Vishnu's restrictions, ventured into the southern region, plowing sugarcane and mustard flowers, and was cursed to serve a farmer for 12 years.
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Goddess Laksmi, despite Lord Vishnu's restrictions, ventured into the southern region, plowing sugarcane and mustard flowers, and was cursed to serve a farmer for 12 years.
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