Itihaas & Medicine
This divine doctor emerged from the cosmic ocean on Dhanteras
Lord Dhanvantari
Families buy this shiny metal on Dhanteras for good luck.
Gold (or Silver)
Lord Dhanvantari is the father of this ancient Indian medical system
Ayurveda
The word "Dhan" in Dhanteras translates to this.
Wealth
Lord Dhanvantari is usually depicted holding herbs and a pot of this magical nectar.
Amrit
Dhanteras is celebrated on this lunar day of the fortnight.
13th
According to legend, this clever princess saved her husband from the God of Death.
This month of the Hindu lunar calendar hosts the Dhanteras festival.
Karthik
Princess Yamini saved her husband from this specific Hindu God of Death
Yama
The special "Yama Diya" lit on this day should face this cardinal direction to ward off negative energy.
South