Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, is the first and highly significant day of the Diwali festival. This festival is celebrated in honor of the deities of wealth, health, and prosperity – Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari.
On this day, people decorate their homes with lamps, flowers, and rangoli, and welcome fortune and abundance by purchasing gold, silver, or new utensils. Observing the Dhanteras vrat (fast) and performing the puja not only brings financial prosperity but also ensures good health and overall well-being.
Why is Dhanteras celebrated?
Dhanteras is made up of two words “Dhan” and “Teras” which means thirteen times wealth. According to religious texts, during the Samudra Manthan, on the Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month, Lord Dhanvantri appeared from the sea with a pot in his hand.
Lord Dhanvantri is considered to be a part of Lord Vishnu. He propagated and spread medical science in the world. This day is also celebrated as National Ayurveda Day.
Auspicious time:
The Trayodashi Tithi will begin on October 18 at 12:18 PM and will end on October 19 at 1:51 PM. The Pradosh Kaal will be from 5:48 PM to 8:19 PM. The Vrishabha Kaal will be from 7:15 PM to 9:11 PM. The auspicious timing for the worship will be from 7:15 PM to 8:19 PM.
Who is worshipped on Dhanteras?
Lord Dhanvantari is worshipped on Dhanteras. Apart from this, Goddess Lakshmi and Kuber Dev are also worshipped. It is said that by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi with rituals on Dhanteras, there is no shortage of wealth in the house. There is also happiness and peace in the family.
Who is Lord Dhanvantari?
Most people know that Lord Vishnu has many incarnations. Lord Vishnu was born as Dhanvantari. Lord Dhanvantari is considered the Ayurveda of the gods. Therefore, worshiping Lord Dhanvantari is also considered beneficial for health.
Dhanteras Puja Vidhi:
On the auspicious time of worship on Dhanteras, place the idols of Ganesh-Lakshmi, Kuber Devta and Dhanvantari Dev in the north direction.
Now light a lamp in the temple and worship all the gods and goddesses duly.
Offer them all the worship material including incense, lamp, fruits, flowers, Akshat, sandalwood, perfume and sweets. After this, chant the mantra of Kuber Devta Om Hreem Kuberay Namah. Chant Dhanvantari Stotra.
Also chant the mantras of Goddess Lakshmi and pray for good luck and prosperity while meditating on all the gods and goddesses.
Bring home these auspicious things on Dhanteras:
It is believed that utensils, gold, silver and brass should be purchased on Dhanteras. Apart from this, buying a broom also has special importance. It is believed that buying a broom on Dhanteras keeps the house blessed throughout the year.
Why are utensils bought on Dhanteras?
Utensils should be bought on the auspicious day of Dhanteras because it is said that Lord Dhanvantari held the Amrit Kalash at the time of his birth. For this reason, there is a tradition of buying dishes on this day.
These things will open your luck
You can also bring Gomti Chakra to your home on the day of Dhanteras. It is also considered to be the favourite of Goddess Lakshmi. Keep this in Diwali Puja as well. Apart from this, Akshat, i.e. bell. Whole rice, which is also considered very auspicious in Hinduism.
Therefore, Akshat should also be brought home on the day of Dhanteras. On Dhanteras, you can also buy copper utensils which bring good luck and prosperity.
Lakshmi Ganesha idol
Worship of Lakshmi Ganesha has special significance on Diwali. In such a situation, it is important to bring the idol of Lakshmi Ganesha on the day of Dhanteras. It is considered very auspicious. Apart from this, you can also take home silver or gold coins which bring the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi.
Why is a broom bought?
Buying a broom also has a special significance. According to Matsya Purana, the broom is considered a symbol of Goddess Lakshmi. It is said that buying a broom on the day of Dhanteras brings prosperity to the house.
It also means reducing financial problems. Buying a broom with flowers and conch shells during this time is considered very auspicious.
Keep this in mind.
Remember that the broom should never be kept standing. Storing such a broom is considered inconvenient. Therefore, always store it in the right way. Try to always keep the broom in a place where no one can see it.
What to do with an old broom?
Keeping an old broom in the house spreads negative energy. Apart from this, it also has a negative impact on the financial condition.
Therefore, hide it at a suitable place from Dhanteras.
