Dhan Teras Dhanteras : The start of Diwali Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, is considered as the start of the festival of lights, Diwali, in India. It translates to ‘Dhan’, which means money and ‘teras’, symbolising the thirteenth lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu calendar month of Ashwini. Ashwini month is regarded as an auspicious … Continue reading Dhan Teras | Essay by Kush,13, Kolkata