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Dhan
Teras: (October/November)
Dhan
Teras takes place two days before Diwali, some time in October /
November, in honour of Dhanavantri, the physician of the gods and
an incarnation of Vishnu.
According
to legend, when the gods and demons churned the ocean for Amrut or
nectar, Dhanavantri emerged carrying a jar of the elixir.
On
this day, new utensils are used. New dhan or some form of precious
metal is bought as a sign of good luck. This is known as Lakshmi
after the goddess, and is worshipped.
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