Dhanteras (Dhanvantari Jayanti)
Wed, 27 October 2027
Happy Dhanteras! On the birth day of Bhagwan Dhanvantari, may you be blessed with the truest wealth — good health.
Significance
Dhanteras (Kartika Krishna Trayodashi) begins the five-day Diwali festival. It honours Bhagwan Dhanvantari, the divine physician who emerged from the ocean churning with the pot of Amrita — observed by the Government of India as National Ayurveda Day.
Traditional rituals
- Dhanvantari and Lakshmi–Kubera Puja in the evening
- Yama Deepam — a lamp lit facing south for the family's wellbeing
- Buying a new utensil or metal item as a token of auspiciousness
Do's
- Worship Bhagwan Dhanvantari and pray for health of the family. Scriptural tradition
- Light the Yama Deepam facing south after sunset. Regional / family custom
- Buy a small utensil, silver or something useful — need not be costly. Regional / family custom
- Gift health: a check-up for parents, or support a health charity. Lifestyle & wellbeing
Don'ts
- Don't overspend or buy on credit for the sake of tradition. Lifestyle & wellbeing
- Some traditions avoid lending money or giving away iron/sharp objects on this day. Regional / family custom
- Avoid heavy, late dinners — keep the evening light. Lifestyle & wellbeing
Ayurvedic connection
As the day of Ayurveda's deity, Dhanteras is ideal to begin a seasonal routine: warm water on waking, light dinners, and gentle exercise. It is a reminder that Ayurveda values prevention and balanced living.
Mantraॐ नमो भगवते वासुदेवाय धन्वन्तरये अमृतकलशहस्ताय सर्वामयविनाशनाय त्रैलोक्यनाथाय श्रीमहाविष्णवे नमः
Dates follow sunrise-based Panchang for the selected city. Regional calendars may differ by a day — follow your family or temple tradition.