Dhanteras 2023: Puja vidhi, timings, city-wise muhurat and what to buy and what not to buy

Dhanteras 2023 is  celebrated across India for wealth and prosperity.  It marks the marks the beginning of Diwali celebration with people performing elaborate rituals and pujas for wealth and prosperity.

Here's what you need to know about the puja vidhi (worship procedure) and the powerful mantras associated with Dhanteras in 2023.

1. Puja Vidhi (Worship Procedure)
Cleaning and Decoration: Begin by thoroughly cleaning your home and the area where you intend to perform the puja. Decorate the entrance with colorful rangoli patterns and traditional decorations.
Prayer Room Setup: Create a sacred space for the puja by placing an idol or image of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, and Lord Dhanvantari. Light a diya (lamp) and incense.
Goddess Lakshmi Aarti: Offer prayers to Goddess Lakshmi with a special aarti (ritual of offering light). Recite her mantras and seek her blessings for prosperity and wealth.
Lord Kubera Invocation: Offer prayers to Lord Kubera, the treasurer of the gods, by chanting his mantras and seeking his blessings for financial abundance.
Lord Dhanvantari Puja: Lord Dhanvantari is revered as the physician of the gods and the bearer of the elixir of life. Perform a special puja in his honor.
Buying of Gold and Silver: The act of buying gold and silver items on Dhanteras is an essential part of the ritual, symbolizing the welcoming of wealth into one's life.
Feasting: Share a sumptuous meal with family and friends, celebrating the occasion with joy and gratitude.

2. Powerful Mantras
Goddess Lakshmi Mantra:
"Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamale Kamalalaye Praseed Praseed, Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Mahalakshmaye Namah"
Lord Kubera Mantra:
"Om Yakshaya Kuberaya Vaishravanaaya Dhanadhanyadi Padayeh Dhana-Dhanya Samreeddhing Me Dehi Dapaya Swaaha"
Lord Dhanvantari Mantra:
"Om Namo Bhagavate Maha Sudharshana Vasudevaya Dhanvantaraye Amrita-kalasha Hastaya, Sarvamaya Vinashanaya, Trilokya Nathaya, Sri Maha Vishnu Swarupa Sri Dhanvantari Swarupa, Sri Sri Sri Aoushata Chakra Narayana Swaha"