Dhanteras is celebrated today on october 29, Here know all about timings, puja muhurat, and puja vidhi.
Dhanteras 2024: Dhanteras is celebrated today, October 29, 2024, marking the festival observed two days before Diwali on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Kartik. This festival symbolizes happiness, wealth, and prosperity and is also known as Dhan Trayodashi and Dhanvantari Jayanti.
Dhanteras is significant as it commemorates the appearance of Lord Dhanvantari, the founder of Ayurveda. The name Dhanteras is derived from two words: “Dhan,” meaning wealth and prosperity, and “Teras,” referring to the thirteenth date in the lunar calendar. On this day, devotees worship Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Kuber.
Dhanteras 2024 Date
Dhanteras will be held on October 29. It marks the beginning of the celebration of Diwali, the festival of lights.
Dhanteras Timing
Dhanteras puja timing is between 06:57 PM to 08:21 PM on October 29, 2024. The pradosh kaal is from 5.55pm to 8.21pm, the vrishabha kaal is from 6.57 pm to 9pm, trayodashi tithi begins at 10.31 am and end at 1.15 pm.
Dhanteras Shubh Muhurat
According to astrologer Rajkumar Shastri, the auspicious date for Dhan Trayodashi begins today, October 29, at 10:31 AM and concludes tomorrow, October 30, at 1:15 PM. The Pradosh period, considered highly favorable for worship, is from 5:38 PM to 8:13 PM today.
The puja for Dhanteras is traditionally conducted in the evening, with the auspicious time today from 6:31 PM to 8:31 PM, providing a window of 1 hour and 42 minutes for worship.
Do’s and Don’ts for Dhanteras
- Purchasing gold and silver items is encouraged, but one should avoid buying iron.
- It is essential to worship Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi on this day and to clean the home.
- Avoid borrowing money from anyone or lending to others on Dhanteras.
- Do not conduct worship in impure places, and steer clear of anger and negative energy.
Dhanteras Puja Vidhi
The Dhanteras puja is performed in the evening, during the Pradosh period, after sunset. Set up a wooden platform facing north, cover it with a cloth, and place the idols of Lord Kuber and Lord Dhanvantari on it, with their faces directed northward. Light a single wick ghee lamp for each deity—one for Lord Kuber and one for Lord Dhanvantari before them.
Involve family members to enhance the collective positivity on Dhanteras 2024. Conclude the Dhanteras puja by sharing prasad and reflecting on the blessings of health, wealth, and happiness for the year ahead.
Article source: republicworld.com
