Dhanteras, is also popularly known as Dhantrayodashi. It is one of the most important and auspicious Hindu festivals celebrated in India.This day falls on the 13th day of the second half of the lunar month. Dhana means wealth and Trayodashi means 13th day. It is considered an auspicious day for buying utensils and gold, hence the name ‘Dhana’.
This day is also regarded as the birth of God Dhanvantari, the Physician of Gods, who came out during Samudra manthan, the churning of the great ocean by the gods and the demons.He emerged carrying a jar of the elixir on the day of Dhanteras. Dhanvantari brought knowledge of medicine, Ayurveda to this material world. The people who worship Lord Dhanvantari by lighting earthen lamps (Diya) on the threshold of their houses are blessed with good health and are protected against untimely death.
What are you buying at DhanTeras?
People consider bringing new things into their house auspicious on this day. In the morning women make rangolis at their entrance doors to welcome Goddess Lakshmi. Some people also feel that dhanteras is the best day for setting new business, starting new projects, fixing wedding dates, buying new cars. Gold buying is not an uncommon ritual on nearly every Indian festival or occasions like weddings.
Donating metals on this day is also considered auspicious.
After sunset, women of the house can light earthen lamps for Lord Yama, the God of Death and keep it burning throughout the night in the tradition of Deep daan to honour Yama.
In the evening, you can perform Lakshmi Puja and light diyas. Silver coin is important for Puja. You can buy Dhanteras Silver Coins online. The light of diyas signifies the shadow of ignorance and negativity being overtaken by knowledge and realisation of the Self. In some houses, devotional songs in praise of Goddess Lakshmi are also sung.
Shubh Timing to Celebrate Dhanteras 2018!
Dhanteras starts at 01;24 on 5 th Nov 2018 and ends at 23;46 on same date
Dhanteras Puja Muhurta is 18:05 to 20:01
Duration is 1 Hour 55 Mins
Pradosh Kaal is from 17:29 to 20:07
Vrishabha Kaal is from 18:05 to 20:01
Since then, buying gold or silver on this day or even other forms of ‘dhan’ is considered aupicious to keep evil and death away.
