Dhanteras and auspicious utensils
@aninditasen (15837)
Raurkela, India
November 13, 2023 7:24am CST
10th November 23 was called Dhanteras in India. On this day people buy utensils and jewelry which is believed to bring health and wealth into our lives. I did want to buy some jewelry but couldn't make it so I purchased an "appe pan". We are supposed to inaugurate the utensil on Diwali that signifies health. I made the " aloo kachori" in my " appe pan" for breakfast. Hope it brings good health and wealth to all of us.
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@dgobucks226 (34606)
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16 Nov
Health and wealth are two things which can make for a better life. I hope your Dhanteras god brings you both!
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@aninditasen (15837)
• Raurkela, India
16 Nov
Dhanteras is no God, " dhan" means wealth and "teras" means an auspicious occasion/day. On the whole using wealth to buy something that would bring health and wealth to the family, country and the whole of humanity.
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@aninditasen (15837)
• Raurkela, India
18 Nov
@dgobucks226 What is Bing chat? Yes, if we use wealth judiciously we'll always be happy.
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@dgobucks226 (34606)
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18 Nov
@aninditasen Thanks for the correction. I will have to pass that correction onto Bing Chat, lol. A nice use of wealth. 
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@RebeccasFarm (87034)
• United States
13 Nov
Yes I wish you very good health and good fortune Anindita.
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@aninditasen (15837)
• Raurkela, India
14 Nov
Wish the same to you as we pray for the prosperity of the whole human race.
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Thank you
@aninditasen (15837)
• Raurkela, India
14 Nov
It's a very prevalent custom in India. Utensils are connected to food and good food keeps us healthy. That's what we pray for.
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@Tampa_girl7 (49383)
• United States
24 Nov
It’s a nice looking pan. I’ve never seen an apple pan before.
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@aninditasen (15837)
• Raurkela, India
25 Nov
It's available only in India. Earlier it was available only in South India but now branded companies like Hawkins are manufacturing it.
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@aninditasen (15837)
• Raurkela, India
14 Nov
There are many such customs in India that we do for different pujas. Thanks for your good wishes. We pray for the good luck of humanity on the day of Diwali.
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