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Dhanteras 2024: When is Dhantrayodashi? Know Date, Time, Rituals and Significance of Dhanteras |

Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi is one of the most prominent Hindu festival, which is celebrated by a large number of people across the world with great enthusiasm and fervor. This day is dedicated to worship Lord Kuber and Lord Dhanvantri. This auspicious day is famous for purchasing new things such as gold, silver, other ornaments and utensils. The festival of Diwali begins with Dhanteras and the festivities ends with Bhai Dooj. Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi festival will be celebrated on October 29, 2024.
Let’s check out more information about this festival by scrolling down the article:
Dhanteras 2024: Date and Time
Trayodashi Tithi starts – October 29, 2024 – 12:01 AM
Trayodashi date ends – October 30, 2024 – 02:45 AM
Dhanteras Puja Muhurta – October 29, 2024 – From 07:27 PM To 09:16 PM
Pradosh Kaal – October 29, 2024 – From 06:37 PM To 09:16 PM
Virshabha Kaal – October 29, 2024 – From 07:27 PM To 09:19 PM
Dhanteras 2024: Significance
Dhanteras is one of the most prominent festivals of Hindus which is widely celebrated across the country with great enthusiasm and happiness. On this auspicious day, people worship Lord Kuber, the god of wealth and Lord Dhanvantri, the god of medicines. This is an extremely auspicious day to purchase gold, silver and many other important things. People buy various things from gold to utensils for the good fortune.
As the name suggests, Dhanteras which means, Dhan and Teras so the combination of the words referred as the day is dedicated to wealth and celebrated on 13th day according to the calendar. This day is also celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantri so this day holds a special significance.
Dhanteras 2024: Rituals
People wake up early in the morning and they take bath before starting the festivities. They clean the house completely and then decorate it with flowers, rangoli and lights. During Shubh Muhurat, people go to buy various items such as gold, silver, utensils, electronic items and what not as this is the day for purchasing. At the time of Gaudhooli, they light a four faced diya with four wicks and offer it to the Lord Yama as this day is also celebrated as Yama Deepam. It is believed that Lord Yama removes all the problems and sufferings and also remove the fear of untimely death.
This is how people across the country celebrate Dhanteras and enjoy the festivities..!!
Read Also | Who is God Dhanvantari and why is he worshipped on Dhanteras?

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