Dhanteras Date Celebrations In 2024
In 2024, Dhanteras will be celebrated on Tuesday, October 29th. This day is a prelude to five days of Diwali celebrations. It is believed to be a very favorable day for the buying of metals and expensive things, as it is believed to lure in luck and wealth.
On Tuesday - October 29th, 2024, Dhanteras Puja will be celebrated.
Dhanteras Puja Ghar Pravesh Timings - 06:31 PM to 08:13 PM.
Total Time - 01 Hour 41 Minutes.
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Importance of Dhanteras
Dhanteras is also called Dhan-Trayodashi and is one of the significant Hindu religious occasions observed especially at the onset of the Diwali festival. It is well known as the 13th day of the darkish fortnight of the lunar month of Kartik (Trayodashi, 13th day).
Importance:
- Offering Certifies Ubuntu Health: Dhanteras worships Lord Dhanvantari, the compassionate god of Ayurveda who is believed to carrying ‘amrut’ in a pot while coming out of the ocean during dueling of oceans (Samudra Manthan ). The perfect health and well-being of every devotee is prayed for on this day.
- Wealth and Affluence: The day is deemed as very lucky for buying gold, silver, vessels, and other expensive items. It is said that the purchase of such articles on Dhanteras ensures good wealth and prosperity in the house.
- Lakshmi Puja: Worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, on Dhanteras along with cleaning and decorating the house to seek her blessings for wealth and good luck is also done.
The day conveys the message of health, wealth, and other benefits being integral elements of life hence forming an essential aspect of the Diwali celebrations.
Dhanteras customs:
In homes this day, different rituals are performed to bring good fortune and health to their dwellings.
These are the main rituals:
- House Cleaning and Decoration: The houses are properly cleaned and decorated with rangoli designs, diyas, and flowers to invite Goddess Lakshmi. Even the entrance is marked with the footprints of Lakshmi indicating that she has come.
- Buying of Gold Or Silver: On this Day of Dhanteras, buying gold, silver, puja utensils, new cookware, or other expensive objects is deemed very lucky. This ritual denotes the welcoming of wealth and abundance into the family.
- Dhanvantari Puja: Lord Dhanvantari, the chief deity of healing and health reconstruction systems, is the one prayed to for longevity and good health. Other people may also worship Lord Yama, the god of death, doing ceremonies for the protection of family members.
- Lakshmi Puja: In the evening, Lakshmi Puja is performed by the people in the hope of auspicious blessings from the goddess of riches. Such activities include lighting of diyas, and offering sweets, prayers, and/or mantras to the goddess Lakshmi.
- Lighting of Diyas: Diyas are lit at night and distributed around the house to keep negative vibes away and bring in positive vibes.
Such customs are thought to promote good luck, health, and riches for the year ahead.
Story Dhantars
The narrative of Dhanteras has in its background Hindu traditional beliefs and one finds various such legends.
The Churning of the Sea of Milk and Dhanvantari:
- The most famous story related to Dhanteras is of the evil king and wise sage. Long ago, the gods (Devas) and the demons (Asuras) collaborated to churn the cosmic ocean of milk (Samudra Manthan).
- Out of the many things that came out, one was a pot of nectar, Amrit, in the hands of Dhanvantari, who is known as the god of medicine. It is said that on this day Lord Dhanvantari appeared to bless the people with good health and long life which is why Dhanteras is celebrated.
- Here, even the connection of Dhanteras, which is the health of loved ones, indicates that health and well-being are another key aspect of the festival.
A Tale of King Hima’s Sons:
- Another interesting tale surrounding the Dhanteras holiday is that of a young Dharmaraja, who happens to be King Hima's offspring.
- His fate was set according to some forecasts, as he was expected to be bitten by a snake, on the 4th day of her wedding. In her efforts to save her husband, the determined wife came up with her own strategy.
- This time, she filled the surrounding area with piles of jewels, gold, and silver coins and placed illuminating bulbs all over the house. She was on her toes throughout the night telling him stories and singing him songs so that he would not sleep.
- As soon as the death god, Yama showed up in the form of a snake, he was dazzled by the bright lights the tinny sounds the luxurious images around, and the music. He couldn't reach the bed of the prince as the night passed without any risk.
- This is why it is said that purchasing golden ornaments, silver items, or even other goods of value during Dhanteras is believed to be able to get rid of negativity and bring in positive vibes.
These couple of instances present Dhanteras as an age-old festival that comprises health, and wealth, protection of oneself and others, thus making it an event that promotes well-being and plenty.
Frequently Ask Questions
What is Dhanteras and what are the reasons to celebrate it?
Dhanteras or Dhanatrayodashi marks the very first day of the five-day celebration of Diwali. Lord Dhanvantari, who is the deity of health and healing and who was born when the seas were stirred, is venerated during the day. Dhanteras festival is devoted to health, wealth, and every good thing.
What are the major activities observed during Dhanteras?
People clear up and embellish their houses, shop for gold, silver, or fresh cookware, light diyas, and carry out Lakshmi Puja, the general goddess of wealth. The worshipers also Dhanvantari, the god of medicines and health for their wellbeing.
What is the significance of purchasing gold and silver on Dhanteras?
Although buying expensive things on any occasion may not come as a shocker buying things such as gold or silver on the ‘Dhanteras’ is seen as drawing wealth into the home. Therefore this ritual is done as it is believed that the particular family will prosper in the forthcoming year financially and has a charm associated with it.
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