Dhanteras: The Festival of Wealth and Prosperity
Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatra yodashi, is the first day of Diwali, India’s magnificent celebration of lights. Observed on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight of the Hindu month of Kartik, Dhanteras is devoted to Lord Dhanvantari, the god of health and Ayurveda, and Lord Kubera, the god of wealth. Millions of people around…