Dhanteras 2024

Dhanteras is well known as Dhanwantari Trayodashi or Dhanatrayodash. It is a fiesta solemnised by Hindus in India and all over the globe. It falls on the thirteenth day of the synodic month of Krishna paksha of the panjika (Hindu calendar). It correlates with the month of October and November according to the solar calendar. The word dhanteras is a combination of two words i.e. dhan and teras where dhan means opulence and teras means thirteen, which is why it falls on the thirteenth day of the synodic month.

Dhanteras is honoured at the start of the fifth day of the Diwali festival. On this optimistic day, people buy jewellery of gold, silver, utensils, and other precious things as they believe such acts will bring success and profit in their lives. Goddess Lakshmi and god Ganesha are worshiped on this day. People also make rangolis at the entrance of their houses and they welcome the goddess Lakshmi and the god Ganesh. People clean and decorate their houses with flowers and lights on this day. People get together and have fancy meals with each other. People burn crackers and light oil lamps to celebrate this festival. People exchange gifts with each other. This is a fiesta of lights and light diyas. People also offer gold and silver coins to god. People also offer flowers and sweets in temples. People recite bhajans and perform poojas according to the rituals and timings of the tithi of nakshatras. This day also holds a special place in the hearts of business people as they perform poojas in their shops and workplaces. Adoring lord Ganesha helps in removing obstacles and adoring goddess Lakshmi gives opulence and success in the life of people. Along with the goddess Lakshmi, lord kubera is also worshiped on the day of dhanteras for wealth and prosperity. Special sweet dishes are prepared and offered to adore god.

Dhanteras holds a special place in Hindu folklore. It is marked as the beginning of Diwali. On this day, god Ganesha and goddess Lakshmi are adored. Dhanteras is a day custom to seek the blessings of god and remove obstacles and receive success and opulence in life. It is believed that 13 diyas are lit on Dhanteras and devoted to lord Kuber according to ancient belief. Dhanteras is falling on 29th October in 2024. Dhanteras correlates with the month of October and November according to the solar calendar. The pooja period is for 1 hour and 41 minutes. The pradosh kaal will begin at 05:30 PM and will end at 08:08 PM and the Vrishabha kaal will begin at 05:48 PM and will end at 07:44 PM. It occurs on the thirteenth day of the lunar month of Krishna paksha of the panjika. Diwali is honoured for five days and each day holds a significant place as Dhanteras is the first day of the Diwali celebration which is denoted as adoring wealth. In this, people buy various expensive things such as gold and silver and also purchase utensils. People also clean and decorate their houses. On this day lord Dhanvantari is also worshiped to seek the blessing.

Dhanteras is a fiesta celebrated by the Brahmins in India and all over the globe. It occurs on the thirteenth day of the lunar month of Krishna paksha of the panjika (Hindu calendar). It is marked on the initial phase of the fifth day of the Diwali festival. Dhanteras will be celebrated on Tuesday, 29th October, 2024. The puja muhurat will begin at 6:31 PM to 8:13 PM according to Hindu nakshatra. The duration of this pooja will be for 1 hours and 41 minutes, the pradosh kaal will begin at 05:38 PM and will end at 08:13 PM and the Vrishabha kaal will begin at 06:31 PM and will end at 08:27 PM. People offer lamps to Lord Yamraj in pradosh kaal as it is believed that it promises success in the life of people.

On Dhanteras, it is believed that 13 diyas are lit on dhanteras and devoted to lord Kuber as he is the god of wealth and success according to ancient belief. The word dhanteras is a blend of two words i.e. dhan and teras where dhan means opulence and teras means thirteen, which is why it falls on the thirteenth day of the synodic month. On this day people worship the goddess Lakshmi (Goddess of wealth) and lord Dhanvantari (lord of medicine). Dhanteras is a day to start new ventures as it is believed that this will bring good luck to the business. People start with new financial decisions and start investing in new assets on this day. People perform pooja in their shops and business places according to muhurats.

Before the actual day, Dhanteras celebrations begin. People start cleaning and decorating their houses and business places. People draw rangolis at the entrance to welcome goddess Lakshmi. People get up early, take baths and visit each other for greetings. People exchange gifts with others. People purchase various things such as utensils, gold, and silver items. This day is also known as Yamdeep, as people lit oil lamps for Yamraj, to stave off evils. People perform poojas and mantras at homes and business places to adore god. Business people invite customers to attract sales on the day of Dhanteras. People lit lamps in their places. People start with the new account entries on this day. Dhanteras is an auspicious day for the new beginning of everything.

Here we have listed common rituals to be followed while performing Dhanteras Puja at Home.

• Dhanteras puja is performed in the pradosh kaal will begin at 05:38 PM and will end at 08:13 PM and Vrishabha kaal will begin at 06:31 PM on the 29 October 2024.
• Before beginning the pooja, clean the pooja place and start reciting mantras and adore goddess Lakshmi and lord Kuber.
• Sprinkle Gangajal on the idols of god and purify them.
• Burn incense sticks.
• Start adoring god.
• Light up the diya with ghee and offer sweets to god.
• Close your eyes and concentrate on the pooja.
• Express gratitude towards God for blessing everything in life.

Dhanteras is well known as Dhanwantari Trayodashi or Dhanatrayodashi. People buy gold, silver, and utensils on this day as it is marked auspicious. The story behind buying gold and silver is that there was a king named Hima, whose son was envisioned to die on the fourth day of his marriage. His wife was so upset that he placed his gold and silver ornaments in front of the door and light lamps of ghee. When the yam entered the house, incarnation as a rattlesnake, he got blind by the bright shine of ornaments and went back. So, it is believed that buying silver, gold, and utensils brings good luck and opulence in one’s life, and protects from the bad omens.

Dhanteras is marked as a day to buy silver and gold ornaments. It is believed that goddess Lakshmi will appear from the cosmic sea during churning and bring the pot full of gold and silver to their houses. People adore the god Kuber and goddess Lakshmi on this day and offer them gold or silver coins or ornaments during poojas. Buying gold or silver brings good luck and prosperity to the lives of people. Buying plastic, glass, and sharp things on this day brings bad luck, so these things should refrain on this day. People should light ghee or oil lamps on the day of Dhanteras.