Dhanteras is like thirteen parvans of twelve months to Bengalis. Some consider it a day to buy precious metals like gold and silver. Many people believe that the world grows. According to the calendar, gold and silver can be purchased at certain times on Friday morning, afternoon and evening. But not just shopping. It is possible to get the blessings of Dhan Devi even if you light a lamp in a certain place on this day. Know how many lamps of Dhanteras should be lit, where they should be kept.
Light 13 lamps on the evening of Dhanteras. First light a lamp near the garbage outside the house. The lamp must be kept facing south. This lamp is believed to be dedicated to Yamaraj. Lighting this lamp will remove the negative energy in the world. The fear of premature death of loved ones and oneself is also removed.
Then the rest of the lamps should be lit at the main entrance of the house, Tulsitala, roof of the house, near the peepal tree, in the temple near the house. It is also good to keep a lamp near the toilet and window. But take care not to have more than 13 lamps.
On this day, you can also light the lamp. However, it is customary to burn it till the end. While lighting this lamp wish the brother long life and good health. Mantras must be recited during Jamadeep Daan. The mantra is: 'Mrtyuna pasashten kalen bharya saha. Troyodashi Dipdanat Suryajah Preyatamithi.'
But Dhanteras is not only a day to buy gold and silver. This is a lesson in balancing body and mind. Devvaidya Dhanvantari and worship of Yamaraj are actually prayers for healing from all diseases. By remembering the creator of herbal knowledge and medicine, this Troyodashi becomes a song of life. This ancient ritual of removing disease by the light of a lamp still inspires us to keep our lives healthy and beautiful.