Dhanteras 2024

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Dhanteras 2024
Tuesday, 29 October 2024
Trayodashi Tithi Begins : 29 October 2024 at 10:31 AM
Trayodashi Tithi Ends: 30 October 2024 at 01:15 PM
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat : 06:31 PM to 08:13 PM
Did you know: It is believed that buying gold, silver and utensils on the auspicious day of Dhanteras maintains prosperity throughout the year. The Government of India has decided to celebrate Dhanteras as National Ayurveda Day.

The Krishna Paksha of Kartik month is celebrated as Trayodashi. This is good news for the arrival of Diwali. There is a law to worship Dhanvantari on this day. It is said that on this day Dhanvantari Vaidya brought Amrit Kalash from the ocean. Hence this date is also called Dhanteras, Dhantrayodashi and 'Dhanvantari Jayanti'. The Government of India has decided to celebrate Dhanteras as National Ayurveda Day.

This date is also very important in Jainism. Dhanteras is also called 'Dhyana Teras' in the Agama. Lord Mahavira had gone on this day for Yoga Nirodha to go to the third and fourth meditation. After three days of meditation, Lord Mahavir attained Nirvana on the day of Deepawali, while stopping yoga. Since then this day became famous as 'Dhanya Teras'.

On this day, new utensils are bought in exchange for the old utensils that are broken in the house. It is believed that buying an item with money on this day increases thirteen times. On this occasion people buy coriander seeds and keep them at home. People sow these seeds in their gardens or fields after Diwali.

Buying silver utensils on this day is considered very auspicious. Because silver is a symbol of the moon, which gives coolness and the wealth of contentment resides in the mind.

During the churning of the ocean on the day of Dhantrayodashi, Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the ocean of milk. Hence, Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped on the day of Trayodashi.

According to a popular legend, when the Gods and Asuras performed Samudra Manthan (churning the ocean) for Amrita (the divine nectar of immortality), Dhanvantari (the physician of the gods and an incarnation of Vishnu) emerged carrying a jar. Amrit on the day of Dhanteras.

The Vedic deity Yamraj is also worshiped on this day. For Yama, by pouring oil in the lamp of flour, cha lights are lit. Yama is worshiped by lighting lamps with naivedyas like water, roli, rice, jaggery, and flowers.

Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, is a significant Hindu festival celebrated in India and among the Indian diaspora. It marks the first day of the five-day Diwali festival, which usually falls in October or November, depending on the Hindu lunar calendar. The word "Dhanteras" is derived from two words: "Dhan," which means wealth, and "Teras," which means the 13th day. It is observed on the 13th day of the dark fortnight (Krishna Paksha) in the month of Kartika.

Key aspects and customs associated with Dhanteras include:

Wealth and Prosperity: Dhanteras is dedicated to celebrating wealth and prosperity. It is believed that buying gold, silver, or any precious metal or utensils on this day is a sign of inviting wealth and good fortune into one's life. People consider it an auspicious occasion to make new purchases, especially those related to finances and wealth.
Cleaning and Decorating: In preparation for Dhanteras, people clean their homes, offices, and business premises. They may also decorate their homes with colorful rangoli designs, traditional oil lamps (diyas), and marigold flowers.
Shopping: It is customary to go shopping for jewelry, new clothes, and kitchen utensils on Dhanteras. People also buy silver or gold coins with images of Lakshmi and Ganesha, the goddess and god of wealth and prosperity.
Lighting Lamps: Lighting oil lamps (diyas) is a common practice on Dhanteras. These lamps are placed around the house to symbolize the victory of light over darkness and to welcome blessings into the home.
Prayers and Worship: Devotees offer prayers to Lord Dhanvantari, the god of medicine and health, and to Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Special pujas (rituals) are performed to seek their blessings.
Giving Gifts: Exchanging gifts, particularly among family members and friends, is a common practice. It is a way of expressing love and good wishes during the festive season.
Feasting: Families prepare a variety of sweets and traditional dishes for a festive feast. This includes special snacks, such as "mathri" and "chakli," along with sweets like "jalebi," "barfi," and "ladoo."
Diwali Shopping: Dhanteras marks the beginning of the Diwali shopping season. People often use this day to make purchases for the upcoming Diwali festival, which includes buying new clothes, gifts, and sweets.

Dhanteras is a time for family gatherings, feasting, and celebrating the blessings of wealth and prosperity. It is considered an auspicious day to make investments, buy new assets, and begin new ventures. The lighting of lamps and diyas is a symbolic representation of removing darkness from our lives and welcoming positivity and abundance. Overall, Dhanteras sets the joyful tone for the Diwali celebrations that follow in the coming days.

Story

Once Lord Vishnu along with Lakshmiji came to roam the earth. After sometime Lord Vishnu said to Lakshmiji - I am going towards south direction. You stay here, but Lakshmiji also followed Vishnu. After walking some distance, a cane field was found. Lakshmi ji broke a sugarcane and started sucking it. When God returned, he found Laxmiji sucking sugarcane. On this Vishnu ji got angry on Lakshmi ji and cursed Lakshmi that I had forbidden you to come here, but you did not listen and committed the crime of stealing the farmer. Now you serve this farmer for 12 years for this crime. Saying this the Lord left them and went to Kshirsagar. Then Lakshmi ji started living in the house of that poor farmer.

After twelve years, Lakshmiji agreed to go to Lord Vishnu but the farmer did not let her go. Lord Vishnu came to call Laxmiji but the farmer stopped him. Then Lord Vishnu said - You go to bathe in the Ganges with your family and leave these shells in the Ganges water, till then I will stay here.

The farmer did the same. Four quadrilaterals came out as soon as they put the shells in Gangaji and they were ready to carry the shells. Seeing such a surprise, the farmer asked Gangaji - Whose are these four hands. Gangaji told the farmer that these four hands were mine. Who has given you the shells that you have presented to me?

The farmer said - a man and woman have come to my house. They are Lord Lakshmi and Vishnu. Ganga said, don't let Lakshmi ji go, otherwise you will become poor again.

The farmer did not let Laxmiji go when he returned home. Then God explained to the farmer that because of my curse, Lakshmiji has been serving you here for twelve years. Then Lakshmi ji is fickle, big people could not stop her, don't be stubborn.

Then Laxmiji said - Farmer! If you want to stop me, tomorrow is Dhanteras. You keep your house clean. Keep a ghee lamp lit in the night. I will come to you

You worship me at that time but I am. Will be invisible

The farmer agreed to the advice of Lakshmiji and worshiped according to the method prescribed by Lakshmiji. His house was filled with wealth. In this way the farmer started worshiping Lakshmiji every year and other people also started worshiping him.

Yamraj Katha

Once the eunuchs told Yamraj that Maharaj's untimely death also causes our minds to swell. Yamraj was moved and said, 'What to do? We have to do such unpleasant work for the dignity of the law. Describing the way to avoid premature death, Yamraj said, 'Worshiping Dhanteras and offering a lamp duly can get rid of premature death. Wherever the house where this worship is performed, there is no fear of premature death. Due to this incident, the practice of donating lamps to Yamraj along with Dhanvantari worship on the day of Dhanteras was prevalent.

Aarti

Laxmi ji ki aarti

Mantra

Shri Laxmi Mahima

Chalisa

Shri Lakshmi Chalisa

Stuti

Shri Mahalaxmi ki Stuti

Stotram

FAQ(S)

Why is dhanteras festival celebrated?

On this day, Dhanvantari Vaidya brought the nectar urn from the ocean at the time of the ocean and on the day of Dhantrayodashi, during the churning of the ocean, Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the ocean of milk.

When is the festival of Dhanteras in 2024?

The festival of Dhanteras is on Tuesday, 29 Ocrtober, 2024. The festival of Dhanteras falls on the day of Trayodashi and on this day Trayodashi starts at 29 October 2024 at 10:31 AM and will end on 30 October 2024 at 01:15 PM.

What is auspicious to buy on the festival of Dhanteras?

Buying silver utensils on this day is considered very auspicious. Because silver is a symbol of the moon, which gives coolness and the wealth of contentment resides in the mind.

On this day new utensils should be bought in place of the old utensils which are broken in the house. It is believed that buying an item with money on this day increases it thirteen times. On this occasion people buy coriander seeds and keep them at home. People sow these seeds in their gardens or fields after Diwali.