Of late the festival of Dhanteras has been hijacked by big budget advertisements, publicity by jewelry shops and ecommerce companies asking people to buy gold or silver. Ecommerce giants put up Diwali sale to woo consumers. The fact is these are consumerism and nothing to do with Dhanteras. Since ages it is believed that on Dhanteras people can buy according to their ability to afford. If someone is unable to afford a jewelry then he or she can buy utensils and that too even buying a spoon is enough. All you should remember is that whatever you purchase in utensils, it should be of steel. However, there is no limits to buy, if anybody can afford then they can buy jewelry, automobiles and even house or flats.
Dhantrayodashi marks the arrival of the goddess of wealth and prosperity, Goddess Lakshmi. Popularly believed to bring fortune and prosperity, Goddess Lakshmi is widely worshipped across India on this day. Apart from paying reverence to Goddess Lakshmi, devotees worship Lord Kuber along with Maa Lakshmi, symbolic of wealth and prosperity.
Notably, Dhanteras precedes Chhoti Diwali, which is commonly known as Naraka Chaturdashi.
What is Dhanteras?
Dhanteras is an auspicious occasion, that falls a day before the Choti Diwali in general (there may be changes depending upon the ‘tithi’ or auspicious time to observe puja). Also known as Dhantrayodashi, the devotes on this day worship Lord Kuber – the god of wealth and Lord Dhanvantari – the god of Ayurveda and health, and Goddess Lakshmi on this day. The day is considered auspicious for the purchase of silver and gold items, utensils, and brooms.
It is celebrated annually on the thirteenth day of the Krishna Paksha in Kartik (October to November) month.
This year Dhanteras falls on October 29, Tuesday. Dhanteras puja muhurat will last for an hour and 49 minutes.
Dhanteras timings at a glance:
Dhanteras Puja – 7 PM to 8:49 Pm
Yama Deepam – Tuesday, October 29
Pradosh Kaal – 6:12 PM to 8:53 PM
Vrishabha Kaal – 7 PM to 8:49 PM
Trayodashi Tithi Begins – 1:01 AM on October 29
Trayodashi Tithi ends – 3:45 AM on October 30
