Dhanteras Pujan and Shopping Muhurat 20: The festival of lights starts with Dhanteras. Dhanteras has special significance in Hindu scriptures. It is believed that by worshiping Lord Dhanvantari, Mother Lakshmi and Lord Kuber on this day, the person never faces any financial shortage in life. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Dhanteras is celebrated on the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. Trayodashi worship is done during Pradosh period, hence the festival of Dhanteras will be celebrated on 29 October 2024.
When and how long will be the date of Trayodashi – Trayodashi will start on Tuesday, October 29 at 11:09 AM and will end on October 30 at 01:13 PM. In Sanatan Dharma the date is calculated from sunrise.
Auspicious time for shopping on Dhanteras – According to Astrologer Pankaj Jha Shastri, the best time for shopping on Dhanteras will be from 11:09 AM to 1:22 PM. After this, the auspicious time for shopping will also be from 02:47 PM to 07:08 PM. After that, you can buy household items throughout the night from 08:47 pm onwards.
Time to worship Lakshmi-Kuber on Dhanteras – The auspicious time for worshiping Lakshmi-Kuber on Dhanteras will be from 05:34 pm to 07:08 pm.
Time of Vrishabha Kaal and Pradosh Kaal on Dhanteras – Choghadiya Muhurta is not considered on this day for performing Dhanteras puja, because those Muhurtas are considered best for Yatra. Performing Lakshmi-Kuber puja on the day of Dhanteras during Pradosh period is considered extremely auspicious. Pradosh Kaal starts after sunset and lasts for about two and a half hours. Pradosh Kaal will last from 05:37 pm to 08:12 pm. Vrishabha period will last from 06:30 pm to 08:26 pm.
