Dhanteras 2024, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival. On this day, Lord Dhanvantari, who appeared during the churning of the ocean (Samudra Manthan), is worshipped. Devotees also observe the Pradosh fast and worship Lord Shiva on this day. The five-day festival, which starts on Dhanteras and ends on Bhai Dooj, is considered highly auspicious for worshiping Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, and other deities.
The festival of Dhanteras symbolizes wealth, health, and prosperity. On this day, worship of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber (the treasurer of the gods), and Lord Dhanvantari is performed.
Dhanteras 2024 : Date & Auspicious Timings
In 2024, Dhanteras falls on October 29. The Trayodashi Tithi (thirteenth lunar day) starts on October 29 at 10:03 AM and ends on October 30 at 1:01 PM. Since Dhanteras is celebrated during Pradosh Kaal, it will be observed on October 29, 2024 (Tuesday). This day also coincides with the Pradosh fast.
Dhanteras 2024 Puja Timings for Different Cities in India
- Pune: 7:01 PM to 8:33 PM
- Chennai: 6:44 PM to 8:11 PM
- Jaipur: 6:04 PM to 8:20 PM
- Hyderabad: 6:45 PM to 8:15 PM
- Gurgaon: 6:32 PM to 8:14 PM
- Chandigarh: 6:29 PM to 8:01 PM
- Kolkata: 5:57 PM to 7:33 PM
- Mumbai: 7:04 PM to 8:37 PM
- Bengaluru: 6:55 PM to 8:02 PM
- Ahmedabad: 6:59 PM to 8:35 PM
- Noida: 6:31 PM to 8:12 PM
Dhanteras 2024 Puja Timings in USA, Canada, UK and Australia
- USA: 6:01 PM to 8:51 PM
- Canada: 6:06 PM to 8:47 PM
- UK: 4:38 PM to 7:02 PM
- Australia: 7:02 PM to 9:28 PM
Other Important Timings to Purchase Gold/Silver, Rahu Kaal etc:
- Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: 6:31 PM to 8:01 PM (1 hour 41 minutes)
- Pradosh Kaal Puja Muhurat: 5:38 PM to 8:01 PM
- Vrishabha Kaal Puja Muhurat: 6:01 PM to 8:27 PM
- Gold/Silver Purchasing Auspicious Time: October 29, 10:31 AM to October 30, 6:32 AM
- Brahma Muhurat (Morning Bath & Puja): 4:50 AM to 5:04 AM
- Amrit Kaal (Auspicious for Purchases): 10:02 AM to 12:01 PM
- Abhijit Muhurat (Highly Auspicious for Puja/Purchases): 11:48 AM to 12:32 PM
- Rahu Kaal (Avoid Purchases/Puja): 2:58 PM to 4:02 PM
Significance of Dhanteras 2024:
On Dhanteras, people worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera (the God of wealth), and Lord Dhanvantari (the divine physician of the gods). The day is marked by the purchase of precious metals like gold, silver, and other valuable items, believed to bring wealth and prosperity throughout the year. Even if one cannot afford expensive purchases, buying small items like coriander seeds (symbolizing prosperity), brooms, salt, or brass utensils is considered auspicious.
It is believed that purchases made on Dhanteras invite Goddess Lakshmi’s blessings into the home, ensuring that her grace stays with the family for the entire year.
Puja Rituals on Dhanteras:
- Cleanse the house and worship area with Ganga Jal (holy water) to purify the surroundings.
- Set up a clean platform with a red cloth and place the idols or pictures of Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Kubera.
- Offer flowers, rice grains (Akshat), incense, and light lamps (diya) during the Puja.
- Make offerings (Bhog) like yellow sweets for Lord Dhanvantari, white sweets for Goddess Lakshmi, and Laddu for Lord Ganesh.
- Pray for good health, wealth, and prosperity.
- Chant Lakshmi Chalisa, Kubera Mantras, and other sacred texts for blessings.
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Conclusion
In many places, it is believed that purchasing items like gold, silver, copper, brass utensils, brooms, or yellow-colored clothes on Dhanteras brings good fortune.
When worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, it is important to remember that her consort is Lord Vishnu. According to Brahma Vaivarta Purana, wherever the names of Lord Krishna and his devotees are praised, and his divine activities are recited, Goddess Lakshmi resides. Therefore, along with the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber, do not forget to invite Lord Vishnu into your home and life on Dhanteras.