Mon Oct 28 15:43:46 UTC 2024: ## Dhanteras 2024: A Day of Auspicious Conjunctions for Wealth and Prosperity

**Mumbai, India** – The auspicious festival of Dhanteras, marking the beginning of Diwali, will be celebrated on October 29th, 2024, this year. This year’s Dhanteras holds a special significance as it coincides with a rare confluence of five auspicious yogas – Trigrahi Yoga, Tripushkar Yoga, Indra Yoga, Vaidhriti Yoga, and Uttar Phalguni Nakshatra. This rare celestial alignment, which occurs once every 100 years, is believed to amplify the positive energy associated with Dhanteras, bringing heightened prosperity and good fortune.

Dhanteras is dedicated to worshipping Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and Lord Kubera, the treasurer of the gods. People perform rituals and offer prayers to these deities for financial abundance, good health, and familial harmony.

This year, the auspicious time for performing puja rituals falls between 7:04 PM and 8:27 PM on October 29th, offering approximately 1 hour and 23 minutes for devotees to seek blessings.

**Rituals and Traditions:**

* Traditionally, people worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera in the evening, with special emphasis on the direction of the North.
* Chanting Kubera Mantras is an important aspect of the rituals.
* Reciting the Dhanvantari Stotra, a hymn dedicated to the divine physician, is also a significant part of the celebrations.
* Lighting diyas (lamps) at the main entrance of the house is a custom followed on this day.

Dhanteras is a day filled with joy, celebration, and hope for a prosperous year ahead. The unique celestial alignment makes this year’s Dhanteras even more special, adding to the festivity and auspiciousness of this traditional Hindu festival.

**Note:** This information is provided for informational purposes only.

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