Dhanteras which is also known as Dhantrayodashi is the first day of these five days long festivities.

Lord Dhanvantri is considered as an Incarnation of Lord Vishnu who appeared holding a Pot of Amrit ( nector of immortality ) in his hands from the ocean during its churning by Gods and Demons (Samudra Manthan). As per Ancient Vedic Texts,…
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