Happy Dhanteras 2022: Wishes, Messages, Quotes, Images, Facebook & Whatsapp statusThe much-awaited five-days long Hindu festival Diwali begins with the first day which is celebrated as Dhanteras. It is believed that on this auspicious day, Dhanvantri Ji came out of the ocean during the Samudra Manthan. Lord Dhanvantri Ji is the God of Ayurveda (ie. medicine), according to Hindu Veda and Purans. So the significance of metals is mentioned in it. And so on this day, Hindu devotees pray and worship Lord Dhanvantri ji. They also pray to Lord Kuber and Goddess Lakshmi for prosperity, good health, and wealth. People also purchase gold, silver, and utensils on this-- doing so is considered auspicious. Gold is bought for peace, contentment, and happiness in life. Silver is bought for recognition in public life. Some people also buy Brass for better management. While, Bronze should be bought by people in field of communication, or business or education. And Copper signifies good health, anger management and controlling blood pressure issues.
Some devotees also purchase a broom (a Jhadoo in Hindi) which signifies the removal of all the negative energies from our home and poverty from our lives, thus inviting positivity, prosperity, and happiness.
