 SamayLive | City set to celebrate Dhanteras today Times of India In the word Dhanteras, 'Dhan' stands for wealth and 'Teras' signifies the 13th lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik. On Dhanteras, the 'owl' form of the Goddess Laxmi is worshipped to provide prosperity and well-being. ... Celebrating the splendor of wealth Dhanteras puja preparations begin Dhanteras 2009 SMS | Dhantheran Text Messages |