Dhanteras 2024:- Dhanteras is also known as Dhantrayodashi. Here know the date, timing, shubh muhurat, significance and celebrations of Dhanteras.
Dhanteras also known as Dhantrayodashi, is an auspicious festival of Hindus. It generally comes two days before diwali. Dhanteras is celebrated on the thirteenth day of Krishna Paksha in the Kartik month of Hindu calendar. This year, it will be celebrated on October 29, 2024. It is also considered as the beginning of the Diwali festivities.
Also Read:- Happy Karwa Chauth 2024:- Best Wishes, Messages, Greetings, Whatsapp and Facebook Status
Dhanteras 2024:- Date, Timing and Shubh Muhurat
Date:- October 29, 2024 (Tuesday)
Shubh Muhurat:- 06:31 PM to 08:13 PM on October 29, 2024
Pradosh Kaal:- 05:38 PM to 08:13 PM on October 29, 2024
Vrishabh Kaal:- 06:31 PM to 08:27 PM on October 29, 2024
Dhantrayodashi tithi begins:- 10:31 AM on October 29, 2024
Dhantrayodashi tithi ends:- 01:15 PM on October 30, 2024
Also Read:- Happy Valmiki Jayanti 2024:- Best Wishes, Messages, Greetings, Whatsapp and Facebook Status
Dhanteras 2024:- Significance
Dhanteras is the combination of two words:- ‘Dhan’ and ‘Teras’. ‘Dhan’ means wealth and ‘Teras’ means thirteen. Hindus celebrate this festival with full of enthusiasm and fervour. People purchase gold, silver ornaments and utensils on this day as it is believed that it brings wealth and prosperity in home. Shopkeepers decorate their shops and give discount to the customers on this day.
Dhanteras 2024:- Celebrations
People worship Laxmi Mata along with Lord Kubera (the God of wealth) on this day. Laxmi puja should be done during Pradosh Kaal. Dhanteras is also known as Dhanvantri Trayodashi or Dhanvantri jayanti, the birth anniversary of God of Ayurveda.
People lit deep or diyas outside their homes. The ritual of Yama deepam is also done on this day by litting lamp for the Yama (God of Death) outside the home as it keep away the Lord Yama from the people residing in the house and it protects the members from the untimely death.
Also Read:- Happy Navratri 2024:- Best Wishes, Messages, Quotes and Greetings to share with loved ones