Dhanteras 2024 Date, Time, and Significance of Dhantrayodashi

Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the beginning of the five-day Diwali festival. It is an important occasion that celebrates wealth, prosperity, and good health. This year, Dhanteras will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

Dhanteras is celebrated in honour of Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, who emerged from the ocean during the churning of the Milky Sea (Samudra Manthan). This divine event is said to have brought immense fortune to the gods. Along with Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kubera, the god of wealth, is also worshipped on this day.

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Dhanteras Puja 2024: Date and Time

For an auspicious Dhanteras Puja, the best time to perform the rituals is during Pradosh Kaal, the period after sunset that lasts for approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes. During this time, it is believed that the Sthir Lagna (fixed ascendant) occurs, which ensures that Goddess Lakshmi's blessings remain in the home.

It is important to avoid performing the Puja during Choghadiya Muhurat, as these times are more favourable for travel rather than religious ceremonies. The Vrishabha Lagna (Taurus ascendant) usually overlaps with Pradosh Kaal, making it an ideal time for Lakshmi Puja during Diwali.

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Dhanvantari Puja 2024: Rituals

• Perform Dhanteras Puja during the auspicious time known as Pradosh Kaal, which starts after sunset and lasts for about 2 hours and 24 minutes.


• Avoid performing Puja during Choghadiya Muhurat, as these times are more suitable for travelling.


• The best time for Lakshmi Puja is when the Sthir Lagna (fixed ascendant) prevails, ensuring the goddess's blessings remain in the home.


• During Diwali, the Vrishabha Lagna (Taurus ascendant) usually overlaps with Pradosh Kaal, making it the ideal period for performing the Puja.


• Place lamps, or Yamadeep, outside your home to honour Lord Yama, the god of death, as this is believed to ward off untimely death in the family.

Dhanteras is a time to welcome prosperity and health into one’s life through the worship of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera. By performing the rituals during the right time, especially during Pradosh Kaal with Sthir Lagna, devotees believe they can ensure the goddess’s blessings remain in their homes. Alongside wealth, the day also highlights the importance of good health through the observance of Dhanvantari Jayanti and the protection of family members with the Yamadeep ritual.

May this Dhanteras bring you and your family wealth, happiness, and good health!

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