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Diwali is a beautiful festival of lights which symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is a five-day festival and the first day is celebrated as Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi. It is one of the most important days in the Hindu tradition on which Lord Dhanvantari (Physician of the Gods) is worshipped. He is a symbol of wealth, prosperity and good health.
Dhanteras: date and time
Dhanteras, 'Dhan' means wealth, and 'Teras' means thirteen days of the lunar calendar. Dhanteras falls on the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik and is celebrated with great enthusiasm and gaiety throughout the country. The festival of Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali and is dedicated to wealth, health, happiness and prosperity. It is believed that buying something new is mandatory and auspicious to welcome Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber; You can buy gold, silver, utensils, brooms, gold coins, vehicles etc.
Dhanteras date: 29 October 2024
Dhanteras puja auspicious time : 6:31 pm – 8:13 pm
Duration: 1 hour 14 minutes
Dhanteras is a celebration of spiritual victory and on this auspicious day devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Kuber and Dhanvantari and pray for good health and good fortune.
Dhanteras 2024 auspicious time
In Hindu religion, the worship of Dhanteras is considered to have special significance and this worship is done in the twilight. According to the Panchang, the twilight period on October 29 will be from 6:31 pm to 8:13 pm and this is the auspicious time for puja. Lord Dhanvantari, Lord Kuber and Lord Ganesha are worshiped on this day.
History and importance of Dhanteras
According to ancient texts and legends, the story of Dhanteras is dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the physician of the gods and a divine incarnation associated with Ayurveda and healing. According to Hindu mythology, during the Samudra Manthan, Lord Dhanvantari emerged from the ocean with the nectar of immortality and a pot of medicinal herbs. Their appearance symbolizes the importance of good health and well-being, which is why Dhanteras is also celebrated as National Ayurveda Day in India.
Another popular legend revolves around the 16-year-old son of King Hima. According to the story, it was predicted that he would die of snake bite on the fourth day of his marriage. However, his devoted wife hatches a clever plan to save him. She surrounded his room with gold, silver and other precious metals and kept him awake all night by telling him stories and singing songs. When Yamraj, the god of death, arrived there in the form of a snake, he was blinded by the glitter of gold and was unable to enter the room. Thus, the life of King Hima's son was saved, and it is believed that this is the reason why people buy gold and silver on Dhanteras.