Itihaas & Medicine
Traditions & Treasures
100

This divine doctor emerged from the cosmic ocean on Dhanteras

Lord Dhanvantari

100

Families buy this shiny metal on Dhanteras for good luck.

Gold (or Silver)

200

Lord Dhanvantari is the father of this ancient Indian medical system

Ayurveda

200

The word "Dhan" in Dhanteras translates to this.

Wealth

300

Lord Dhanvantari is usually depicted holding herbs and a pot of this magical nectar.

Amrit

300

Dhanteras is celebrated on this lunar day of the fortnight.

13th

400

According to legend, this clever princess saved her husband from the God of Death.

Princess Yamini
400

This month of the Hindu lunar calendar hosts the Dhanteras festival.

Karthik

500

Princess Yamini saved her husband from this specific Hindu God of Death

Yama

500

The special "Yama Diya" lit on this day should face this cardinal direction to ward off negative energy.

South

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