Dhanteras is the first day of the festival of lights – Diwali which will be celebrated on October 29, 2024, followed by Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj. On this day devotees pray to Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber. Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayadashi, is celebrated on the thirteenth day of Kartik Krishna Paksha in the month of Kartik. On this day, apart from worshiping Goddess Lakshmi, people also buy gold or silver jewelery and new utensils to welcome Goddess Lakshmi into their homes. Have you ever wondered how this tradition started and why we are asked to buy utensils or gold and silver utensils on Dhanteras? We have some answers you may be looking for.
According to folklore, King Hima’s daughter-in-law saved her son from the god of death Yamraj (who appeared in the form of a snake) by blocking his entry into the room by stacking it with gold jewelery and silver coins. Of lamps at the door. The glittering jewelery and bright lamps blinded him and he returned without the king’s son, who was predicted to die on the fourth day of the wedding. Therefore, it is believed that the act of buying gold and silver jewelery or new utensils protects from bad luck and bad omen and brings luck and prosperity to every member of the household. It is also believed that buying new things brings money to the house throughout the year.
Happy Dhanteras 2024: Dhanteras is celebrated in the month of Kartik.
What should not be bought on Dhanteras?
Although buying gold, silver and brass utensils and jewelery is considered auspicious, you should avoid buying plastic and glass as they are believed to bring bad luck. Tools like sharp knives, scissors or any sharp object should be avoided on this day. It is also believed that oil or ghee should not be purchased on the day of Dhanteras.
Here is a list of essential utensils you can buy today. (Add)
Dhanteras 2024 date and puja time:
Dhanteras puja on Tuesday, 29 October 2024
Dhanteras Puja Muhurta – 06:31 PM to 08:13 PM
Duration – 01 hour 41 minutes
Yam Deepam on Tuesday, 29 October 2024
Pradosh Kaal – 05:38 PM to 08:13 PM
Taurus Period – 06:31 PM to 08:27 PM
Trayodashi Tithi Start – 29 October 2024 from 10:31 am
Trayodashi date ends – 30 October 2024 at 01:15 pm
(Source: Drikpanchang.com)
