Diwali festival has started. Today i.e. on 29th October, Dhanteras is being celebrated across the country. On this occasion people buy gold, silver, jewellery, cars and utensils. Let us tell you that the festival of Dhanteras is celebrated on the third day i.e. Teras of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. It is believed that by worshiping and shopping on this day, a person does not face shortage of money. This year Dhanteras date, auspicious time for worship and shopping, know its importance. Also know what to buy and what not.
Dhanteras 2024 date
According to the Vedic calendar, the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month is starting on October 29 at 10.31 am. Whereas it will end on October 30 at 1.15 pm. In such a situation, the festival of Dhanteras will be celebrated on Tuesday i.e. 29th October.
Auspicious time of Dhanteras 2024 puja
On the day of Dhanteras, Pradosh Kaal will be from 6.36 pm to 8.36 pm. This will be an auspicious time for the worship of Dhanpati Kuber and Lord Dhanvantari. Also, shopping at this time will also be very auspicious.
Auspicious time for shopping
According to astrology, Tripushkar Yoga is being formed on this Dhanteras. This yoga will last from 6:31 am to 10:31 am tomorrow morning. During this period people can do shopping. Whereas the most auspicious time to buy gold is on October 9 from 6.32 pm to 8.14 pm.
Auspicious time to buy a vehicle
There are three auspicious times to buy a vehicle this Dhanteras.
First Muhurta- 10.41 pm to 12.05 am
Second Muhurta- 12.5 pm to 1.25 pm
Third Muhurta – 7.15 pm to 8.51 pm
Lighting how many lamps is considered auspicious
On the day of Dhanteras, 13 lamps are lit in the house. These lamps are kept at different places in the house. According to religious belief, lighting 13 lamps brings wealth and provides relief from financial difficulties.
What to buy on Dhanteras
But gold, silver, utensils, vehicles and Kuber Yantra can be purchased. Buying a broom on the day of Dhanteras is also considered auspicious. This brings special blessings of Goddess Lakshmi. On the festival of Dhanteras, you must buy coriander and bring it home.
What should not be bought on Dhanteras
On this day, one should not bring iron or items made of iron into the house. Avoid buying aluminum or steel products. One should not buy glass or mirror items on the day of Dhanteras. Plastic items should not be purchased on Dhanteras. This does not bring blessings to the house.
Dhanteras 2024 puja mantra
Ganesh Puja Mantra: Vakratunda Mahakaya Suryakoti Samprabha, Nirvighnam Kuru Me Dev Sarvakaryeshu Sarvada.
Worship Mantra of Dhanpati Kuber: Om Hreem Shreem Chreem Shreem Shreem Kuberaya Ashta-Lakshmi Mama Grihe Dhanam Puray Puray Namah
Worship Mantra of Goddess Lakshmi: Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamle Kamlalaye Prasidh Prasidh Shreem Hreem Shreem Om Mahalakshmyai Namah:
Importance of Dhanteras
On the occasion of Dhanteras, Goddess Lakshmi, Dhanpati Kuber, Lord Dhanvantari and Ganesha are worshipped. It is said that by the grace of Lord Kuber there is never any shortage of money in the house and wealth keeps increasing. Along with this, gold, silver, utensils etc. are also purchased on Dhanteras.