Dhanteras is one of the most auspicious festivals in India, celebrated on the thirteenth day of the Kartik month in the Hindu calendar. It marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festivities and is dedicated to the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, Lord Kubera, the god of treasure, and Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda. On this day, people buy gold and silver ornaments, utensils, and other items as a sign of prosperity and good luck. They also perform puja rituals at home and light lamps to ward off evil and welcome happiness.
Happy Dhanteras date and time
This year, Dhanteras falls on October 29, 2024. The muhurat (auspicious time) for Dhanteras puja varies slightly across regions, and performing the rituals during these hours is considered highly beneficial. The Dhanteras puja time generally falls between 5:35 PM and 6:50 PM, a period considered ideal for performing the evening rituals and seeking divine blessings.
Happy Dhanteras Puja Vidhi: A Step-by-Step Guide
The Dhanteras puja is a simple yet sacred ritual that is performed to invoke the blessings of Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda, and Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. Here’s a step-by-step guide to performing the Dhanteras puja:
- Preparation: Cleanse the puja area and arrange all the necessary items, including a kalash (pot), coconut, betel leaves, rice, kumkum (vermilion), camphor, incense sticks, Indian sweets and dry fruits for prasad (offering), and a diya (earthen lamp).
- Invocation: Light the diya and recite the Gayatri Mantra or any other devotional hymn to invoke the divine presence.
- Panchamrita Snana: Prepare the panchamrita, a mixture of five sacred nectars – milk, curd, ghee, honey, and sugar. Bathe the idols of Lord Dhanvantari and Goddess Lakshmi with this panchamrita.
- Shodasha Upacara Puja: Perform the shodasha upacara puja, which involves offering 16 items to the deities, including flowers, fruits, sweets, and clothes.
- Arati: Perform the arati ceremony, waving a lighted lamp around the idols while chanting religious hymns.
- Prasad: Distribute the prasad to all family members and guests.
- Dhanvantari Mantra: Recite the Dhanvantari mantra to seek the blessings of good health and prosperity:
“Om Dhanvantaryaye Namah”
- Lakshmi Mantra: Recite the Lakshmi mantra to invoke the blessings of wealth and abundance:
“Om Shrim Lakshmiye Namah”
Happy Dhanteras: Shubh Muhurat for Dhanteras puja
The Shubh Muhurat for Dhanteras Puja in 2024 is on October 29, between 5:35 PM and 6:50 PM. This auspicious time in the evening is ideal for performing the Dhanteras puja, believed to bring enhanced blessings of health, wealth, and prosperity into the home.
Happy Dhanteras Muhurat to buy gold and silver
Buying gold and silver items on Dhanteras is considered to be very auspicious and beneficial. It is believed that these items bring wealth, happiness, and protection to the family. The Shubh Muhurat to buy gold and silver on Dhanteras 2024 falls on October 29. The most auspicious time for making these purchases is:
- Morning Muhurat: 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM
- Evening Muhurat: 5:35 PM to 6:50 PM
Purchasing gold or silver during these times is considered highly favorable and is believed to bring good fortune, prosperity, and wealth into the household for the upcoming year.
However, one can also buy these items anytime during the day or night as per their convenience and budget.
Happy Dhanteras Mantra
The mantra or the sacred chant for Dhanteras is as follows:
> Om Shreem Hreem Kleem Mahalakshmyai Namaha!
अमृतकलश हस्ताय सर्वभय विनाशाय सर्वरोगनिवारणाय । श्री धन्वंतरी स्वरूप श्री श्री श्री औषधचक्र नारायणाय नमः ।। * ॐ धन्वंतरये नमः ।।
This mantra is dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi and is said to attract wealth, abundance, and prosperity. One can recite this mantra 108 times on Dhanteras while holding a rosary or a mala in their hand. Alternatively, one can also listen to this mantra on a loop or play it in the background while performing the puja or buying the gold and silver items.
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