The festival of Dhanteras is celebrated two days before Diwali. This festival is considered a symbol of happiness, prosperity and healthy life. According to the Hindu calendar, Dhanteras is celebrated on Trayodashi day in the month of Kartik. This year Dhanteras festival will be celebrated on October 29, 2024. Dhanteras are also known as “Dhan Trayodashi”.
The name Dhanteras is derived from “Dhan” and “Teras” where Dhan means wealth and prosperity and Teras means the 13th day of the Hindu calendar. Lord Dhanvantari is worshiped on this day. Additionally, this day is also considered important for the worship of Kubera and Lakshmi Mata.
Dhanteras puja will last for 1 hour and 42 minutes
According to astrologer Dr Shripati Tripathi, the Triyodashi dates of Dhanteras will start on October 29 at 10:31 am and end on October 30 at 1:15 pm. On this day, the Pradosh Kaal event will continue from 5:38 pm to 8:13 pm. For Dhanteras, the twilight period on October 29 will be from 6:31 pm to 8:31 pm. This means Dhanteras worship time is 1 hour and 42 minutes.
Tripushkar Yoga was formed on the day of Dhanteras. Shopping in it is considered auspicious. The first rush sale will be from 6:31 to 10:31 a.m. on October 29. The second Muhurta will be from 11:42 to 12:27 pm.
It is especially important to buy gold, silver, utensils, jewelery or other valuable items on the day of Dhanteras before Diwali. It is believed that whatever is purchased on this day will bring prosperity and wealth to the home. Some people also buy new cars, properties, or other important items on this day. Apart from this, it is considered auspicious to buy electronic products and new appliances in Dhanteras these days.
What to do and what not to do in Dhanteras
Purchase of gold, silver or utensils should be done in Dhanteras. Apart from this, Lord Dhanwantali and Mother Lakshmi should also be worshiped. The house should be cleaned and decorated. On the day of Dhanteras, people should not lend or lend money to anyone. On this day, people should not worship in unclean places. Apart from this, one should also stay away from anger and negativity.
