Dhanteras story
Dhanteras 2025 story: Dhanteras is celebrated every year on Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. This year the festival of Dhanteras will be celebrated on 18 October. Lord Dhanvantari is mainly worshiped on the day of Dhanteras. On this day, there is a tradition of worshiping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber also. Dhanteras is also said to be related to the churning of the ocean. Let us know what is the mythological story behind it?
According to mythological beliefs, sage Durvasa had cursed Devraj Indra. Due to this curse, the powers and shine of all the gods had disappeared. After this the demons defeated the gods and gained victory over them. Due to this, darkness had spread throughout the universe. Seeing the increasing atrocities of the demons, all the gods took refuge in Lord Vishnu, the protector of the world.
Churning of the ocean took place on the advice of Lord Vishnu
The gods appealed to Lord Vishnu for help. After this, Lord Vishnu advised the gods to churn the cosmic ocean to obtain the nectar of immortality. Following the advice of Lord Vishnu, there was a competition between the demons and the gods to drink the nectar. Mandar mountain became the churning stick and Vasuki the serpent became the rope. Lord Vishnu in the form of a tortoise carried the Mandar mountain on his back.
Divine treasures obtained from churning of ocean
After this the churning of the ocean started. From the churning of the ocean, the most deadly poison Halahal came out, which Lord Shiva absorbed in his ear and saved the entire creation from destruction. After this, one after another divine treasures were obtained from the churning of the ocean. Goddess Lakshmi appeared with prosperity.
Lord Dhanvantari appeared from the churning of the ocean
At the end of Samudra Manthan, Lord Dhanvantari appeared with a vessel of nectar and an ancient book of Ayurveda in his hands. Lord Dhanvantari appeared with the gift of immortality and the knowledge of cure in his hands, since then this day is known as Dhanvantari Trayodashi or Dhanteras. This story related to Dhanteras tells us that this festival is not just about money, gold and silver, but the biggest treasure that we have is health and a peaceful life.
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