It is believed that on the day of Dhantrayodashi, Goddess Lakshmi — who is worshipped for wealth — emerged during the churning of the celestial ocean, also known as ‘samudra manthan’. It is this reason that Lakshmi, along with Lord Kuber — the God of Wealth — is worshipped on the auspicious day of Trayodashi.

It should be noted that the actual Lakshmi Puja happens on the day of ‘amavasya’ two days after Dhantrayodashi — on the day of Diwali — since it is considered to be more significant.

Within India

In South India (especially Tamil Nadu), Brahmin women make ‘Marundhu’ which translates as ‘medicine’ on the eve of Naraka Chaturdasi that is Dhanvantri Trayodashi. The Marundhu is offered during the prayer and eaten in the early morning on Naraka Chaturdasi before sunrise. In fact, many families hand over the recipes of Marundhu to their daughters and daughters-in-law. The Marundhu is consumed to eliminate the imbalance of tridoshas in the body.

Dhanteras Rangolis

Indian people also celebrate Dhanteras by preparing rangolis.

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