Dhanteras marks the beginning of 5 day festival of Diwali, which commemorates the returning of Lord Rama from exile. Dhanteras is the corrupt or Apabhramsha term for Dhanvantari Trayodashi. It is believed that this is the day that Dhanvantari had emerged from the ocean carrying the pot of nectar or amrita. Meanwhile, Deepavali Amavasya is the night on which Lakshmi had emerged from the ocean. … Continue reading Significance and Importance Of Dhanteras