Mon Oct 28 14:11:59 UTC 2024: ## Dhanteras 2024: Auspicious Shopping and Puja for Prosperity and Health

**New Delhi, India** – Dhanteras, a significant Hindu festival symbolizing wealth, health, happiness, and prosperity, will be observed on October 29th, 2024. The five-day Diwali festival commences with Dhanteras, also known as Dhan Trayodashi and Dhanvantari Jayanti.

According to religious beliefs, Lord Dhanvantari, the deity of Ayurveda, emerged from the churning of the ocean, holding a pot of nectar. This day is considered auspicious for purchasing gold, silver, and utensils. Buying items made of gold, silver, brass, and brooms is considered particularly propitious.

The significance of Dhanteras lies in its auspiciousness for shopping, investing, and starting new ventures. Purchases made on this day are believed to bring amplified benefits. The festival involves worshiping Lord Dhanvantari, Goddess Lakshmi, and Lord Kuber. Dhanteras is celebrated on the Trayodashi tithi of the Kartik month.

**Auspicious Muhurat for Shopping:** The entire day of Dhanteras is considered auspicious for shopping.

**Puja Rituals and Importance:**
* To ensure good health, a lamp should be lit in the south direction of the main entrance to the house, meditating on Yamadev.
* During the Pradosh period, perform sixteen-step puja (Shodashopachara) to Lord Dhanvantari using the mantra, “Om Namo Bhagavate Dhanvantray Vishnurupaya Namo Namah.” This ritual promotes longevity and good health within the family.

The Dhanteras festival marks the beginning of a period of festivity and spiritual reflection, and it is an auspicious time for seeking prosperity, health, and good fortune.

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