Dhanteras 2024: In Hindu religion, Dhanteras is celebrated every year on the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. Dhanvantari deity and Yamraj are worshiped on this day. On the day of Dhanteras, purchasing some things including gold, silver and utensils is considered very auspicious. According to mythology, on the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, during the churning of the ocean, Dhanvantari Dev appeared with the nectar pot in his hands. The five-day long festival of lights begins with Dhanteras. In Sanatan Dharma, Lord Dhanvantari is considered the physician of the gods and the father of Ayurveda. Dhanvantari deity is considered to be the 12th incarnation of Shrihari Vishnuji. It is believed that worshiping Lord Dhanvantari on the day of Dhanteras provides relief from diseases and is blessed with health. Let us know the exact date of Dhanteras, shopping auspicious time and what to do and what not to do on this day?
When is Dhanteras?
According to Drik Panchang, Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will start on 29 October 2024 at 10:31 AM and will end at 01:15 PM on 30 October 2024. Therefore, according to Udayatithi, Dhanteras will be celebrated on 29 October 2024.
Dhanteras Puja Muhurta: The auspicious time for Dhanteras Puja is becoming from 06:31 pm to 08:13 pm on 29 October 2024.
What to do on Dhanteras?
On the day of Dhanteras, Lord Dhanvantari, Lakshmiji, Kuber Devta, Yamraj and Ganeshji are worshipped.
Buying gold, silver, metal, coriander and broom on the day of Dhanteras is considered auspicious.
On this day, a lamp is donated at the main entrance to Yamraj, the god of death.
Special care should be taken to clean the house on the day of Dhanteras.
It is auspicious to donate kheer, white cloth and batasha etc. on the day of Dhanteras.
On the occasion of Dhanteras, a new broom is bought and worshiped.
What not to do on Dhanteras?
On the day of Dhanteras, one should avoid consuming tamasic food including meat and alcohol.
On the day of Dhanteras, household items should not be sold and chavan should not be donated.
One should avoid purchasing black colored clothes or items on this day.
There should not be darkness in any corner of the house on the day of Dhanteras, on this day, take special care of cleanliness and good lighting in every corner of the house.
One should avoid lending money on the day of Dhanteras.
