The Trayodashi tithi of Dhanteras will start on October 29 at 10:31 am and end on October 30 at 1:15 pm.
Dhanteras puja auspicious time
Dhanteras worship is done in the evening. The best time for puja is from 6:31 pm to 8:31 pm on 29th October.
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This time, Tripushkar Yoga is being formed on the day of Dhanteras, in which shopping is considered very auspicious. In which auspicious time to shop…
First Muhurta: It will be from 6:31 am to 10:31 am on 29th October.
Second Muhurta: It will last from 11:42 pm to 12:27 am.
Twilight time: According to the Vedic calendar, the twilight period 12 minutes before local sunset and 12 minutes after sunset is called Godhuli Muhurta. During which shopping is considered auspicious. Twilight on this day will be from 5:38 pm to 6:04 pm. Meanwhile, buying gold remains profitable.
Dhanteras Puja
Dhanteras is worshiped during Pradosh period. Spread a red cloth next to it. After this, sprinkle Ganga water on everything and purify it. Then install the idol or photo of Lord Dhanvantari, Mata Mahalakshmi and Lord Kuber. Light fragrant incense and a ghee lamp in front of God. Also install a Kalash with Asoplav or mango leaves and quince.
Then on the day of Dhanteras, whatever metal or utensil or jewelery you have bought, keep it for puja. Offer red flowers to the gods and goddesses. Recite Lakshmi Stotra, Lakshmi Chalisa and Kuber Stotra. During Dhanteras puja, chant the mantras of Goddess Lakshmi and also offer sweets.
Importance of donating lamps in Dhanteras
Donation of lamps is also done on the day of Dhanteras. It is said that untimely death does not occur in the house where water is given to Yamraj on the day of Dhanteras. On the evening of Dhanteras, 13 lamps should be lit at the main entrance and 13 lamps should also be lit inside the house.
On this day the main lamp is lit before sleeping at night. An old lamp is used to light this lamp. This lamp should be lit outside the house facing south. Actually, south direction is considered to be the direction of Yama. It is also believed that lighting a lamp in the house on this day removes all the negative energy.
These things should be bought on Dhanteras
– On the day of Dhanteras, you can buy the idol of Lord Lakshmi as well as Lord Ganesha and worship them on the day of Diwali.
– Buying gold, silver and broom on this day is considered very auspicious.
Apart from this, buying metal utensils is also very auspicious. Especially silver and brass are considered to be the main metals of Lord Dhanvantari. In such a situation, you can buy silver or brass utensils on this day.