Dhanteras

Dhanteras 2014 – First Day of Diwali Festival

Dhanteras 2014Indians and their rituals, tradition, and festivals are very popular all over the world. Dhanteras is one the popular festival which is celebrated in Indian every year. Dhanteras is a Hindu festival, which is celebrated with full of joy. Dhanteras is the first day of the five-day Diwali Festival as celebrated in India. The festival is also known as “Dhanatrayodashi” or “Dhanvantari Trayodashi”. The word Dhan means wealth and Teras means 13th day as per Hindu calendar. The festival of Dhanteras falls in the month of Kartik (Oct-Nov) on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight. This auspicious day is celebrated two days before the festival of lights, Diwali. Read more about Dhanteras 2014 – First Day of Diwali Festival