Dhanteras Muhurat : 19:00:21 to 20:16:07
Duration : 1 Hour 15 Minute
Pradosh Kaal :17:43:11 to 20:16:07
Vrishabha Kaal :19:00:21 to 20:57:05
1. Dhanteras befalls on the 13th day of the Kartik month. The day is also called ‘Udayvyapini Trayodashi’, which is the day when the thirteeth date of hindu calendar starts with the timing of the sunrise. If the above situation is completed, only then the festival of Dhanteras is celebrated that day.
2. On the day of Dhanteras during the Pradosh kaal, it is believed that donating lamps to Lord Yamraj will bring auspiciousness to you and your kins. If the Triyodashi Tithi extends till the next day after sunrise, then the Dhanteras is to be celebrated on that day.
The best gift that mankind has is of good health and prosperity. The festival of Dhanteras eulogizes health, well being and abundance. With the incarnation of the Father of Ayurveda, Lord Dhanvantri, this festival came into its being. As the thought expresses, Dhanteras is celebrated to amass a long life, full of success, wealth and luxury. A healthy being is the abode of a healthy mind, that flourishes despite numerous complications.
1. On the day of Dhanteras, Dhanvantari, according to scriptures, should be worshipped with Shodashopchara. Shodashopchara is a ritual that consists of 16 different procedures of worship. This includes, Aasan, Padya, Arghya, Aachaman (scented drinking water), bathe, clothing, jewelry, scents (saffron and sandalwood), flowers, dhoop, deep, Naivaidya, Aachman (pure water), betel leaf containing the offerings, Aarti, and parikrama.
2. On the day of Dhanteras, it’s a ritual to buy silver and gold utensils. It is known, that these utensils play a major role in harbingering riches in your household.
3. Lights and lamps adorn the front gate and open areas of the house on this festival, as it marks the oncoming event Diwali.
4. On the day of Dhanteras, lamps are proffered in front of Lord Yamraj, to put an end to the threat and phobia surrounding the Lord of Death.
People purchase different items, worship Lord Dhanvantari, conduct Laxmi Pujan in the evening, and light clay lamps in their houses and at the main entrance, towards the South direction.
Dhanteras marks the day when Goddess Laxmi emerged from the ocean of milk with Lord Kuber and a vessel full of Gold. It is also celebrated to worship Dhanvantari at the time of Samundra Manthan.
Buying gold and silver items, kitchenware, metal, the idol of Lord Ganesh and Goddess Laxmi, and diyas is considered auspicious on Dhanteras.
13 lamps each, inside the house and at the main gate, are lit in the evening of Dhanteras. Another lamp called Yama is lit during the time of sleeping.
The followers of Sanatan Dharma celebrate Dhanteras.
Yes, you can spend money on Dhanteras to buy different items but avoid borrowing money or paying back a loan on this day as it is considered inauspicious.
Dhanteras will be celebrated on 24 October in 2106. According to the Hindu Panchang, this festival is celebrated on Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha every year.
Avoid consuming alcohol and non-vegetarian food, lending or borrowing money, and sexual activities on Dhanteras. Keep your main entrance clean, and refrain from napping during the afternoon.
Do not buy, Iron, Steel, Aluminium products, Empty utensils/ pitchers, Sharp objects, Oil, Anything black, Glass products.
Yes. Venerate Lord Kuber, offer him Bhog and then consume the food. Some popular food items are- Naivedya, Atte ka Halwa, Lapsi, Panchamrit, Boondi Ladoo, and Kheer.
AstroSage wishes all its readers a very prosperous Dhanteras! May your life shine bright with all the right colors of health, wealth, and abundance.