When is Dhanteras and what should be done on this day, also know the auspicious time

Dhanteras is also called Dhan Trayodashi or Dhanvantari Jayanti. The festival of Diwali lasts for 5 days and starts with Dhanteras. Preparations for Diwali start from the day of Dhanteras.

Lord Dhanvantari, known as the father of Ayurveda, appeared on this day with the nectar pot from the churning of the ocean. That is why the festival of Dhanteras is celebrated. On the day of Dhanteras, people buy gold, silver, land, utensils and other things.

By worshiping Lord Dhanvantari on the day of Dhanteras, a person never has to face money related problems. From this day, the tradition of lighting lamps for Yamraj for five days also started.

Dhanteras Trayodashi Tithi is starting on 29 October 2024 at 10:32 PM. It will end on October 30, 2024 at 01:16 PM.