Dhantrayodashi or Dhanteras marks the beginning of festival of lights — Diwali — which is celebrated across the country with great zeal and enthusiasm. Indians are of the belief that on Dhanteras, the Goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, visits our houses.
The auspicious days falls on Trayodashi Tithi (Thirteenth) of the Krishna Paksha of the Hindu lunar month of Kartik. Along with Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Dhanvantari, Lord Kubera (God of wealth), and Yamraj (God of Death) are also worshipped on this day. People light diyas (lamps) and keep them alight all through the night to welcome the Goddess into heir houses.
The festival of Dhanteras comes with ritual of making new purchases such as gold and utensils. It is a common belief among Hindus that purchasing metal on this day brings wealth and prosperity.
Dhanteras 2020 Trayodashi Tithi
This year people are confused whether to celebrate Dhanteras on November 12 or November 13. We would like to inform you that it should be celebrated on November 13 as the the Trayodashi Tithi begins at 9.30 pm on November 12 and ends at 5.59 pm on November 13.
Dhanteras 2020 Puja Muhurat
Dhanteras Puja is usually performed in the evening after the sun sets down. It is said that the Pradosh Kaal Muhurat is ideal for Dhanteras Puja. This year, the Pradosh Kaal starts at 5.28 pm and ends at 8.07 pm on November 13.
This year the Pradosh Kaal on Dhateras (November 13) starts after sunset and it lasts for approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes.
Every year, Diwali is celebrated on the new moon day of the Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, however, this year, due to malmas, the festival got delayed by a month.
On Dhanteras, markets are a site to see with people hustling to make their purchases amid lighted up shops. This year, due to covid-19 outbreak, the festival may see different colours. However, more than purchases, the festival is about praying for prosperity and well being.
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