Dhanteras: 29 or 30 October! When is Dhanteras? Know the date and auspicious time of worship

Diwali is a beautiful festival of lights that symbolizes the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. Diwali is a five-day celebration and the first day is celebrated as Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi. It is one of the most important days in the Hindu tradition on which Lord Dhanvantari (physician of the gods) is worshipped. He is a symbol of wealth, prosperity, and good health.

Dhanteras: Date and Time

Dhanteras, 'Dhan' means wealth, and 'Teras' means thirteen days of the lunar calendar. Dhanteras falls on the Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik and is celebrated with great zeal and enthusiasm across the country. The festival of Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali and is dedicated to wealth, health, happiness, and prosperity. It is believed that buying something new is mandatory and auspicious to welcome Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber; you can buy gold, silver, utensils, brooms, gold coins, vehicles, etc.

Dhanteras date: October 29, 2024

Dhanteras Puja Muhurta : 6:31 pm - 8:13 pm

Duration: 1 hour 14 minutes

Dhanteras is a celebration of spiritual victory, and on this auspicious day, devotees seek blessings and worship Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha, Kubera, and Dhanvantri and pray for good health and good fortune. 

Dhanteras 2024 Shubh Muhurat 

In Hinduism, the worship of Dhanteras is considered to be of special importance and this worship is done in the twilight. According to the Panchang, the twilight period will be from 6:31 pm to 8:13 pm on October 29 and this is the auspicious time for worship. On this day, Lord Dhanvantari, Lord Kuber, and Lord Ganesha are worshiped. 

History and Significance of Dhanteras

According to ancient texts and legends, the story of Dhanteras is dedicated to Lord Dhanvantri, the physician of the gods and a divine incarnation associated with Ayurveda and healing. According to Hindu mythology, during the Samudra Manthan, Lord Dhanvantri emerged from the ocean with the nectar of immortality and a pot of medicinal herbs. His appearance symbolizes the importance of good health and well-being, which is why Dhanteras is also celebrated as National Ayurveda Day in India.

Another popular legend revolves around the 16-year-old son of King Hima. As per the story, it was predicted that he would die of a snake bite on the fourth day of his marriage. However, his devoted wife devised a clever plan to save him. She surrounded their room with gold, silver, and other precious metals and kept him awake all night by telling stories and singing songs. When Yamraj, the god of death, arrived there in the form of a snake, he was blinded by the glitter of gold and was unable to enter the room. Thus, the life of King Hima's son was saved, and it is believed that this is the reason why people buy gold and silver on Dhanteras.

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