Mon Oct 28 19:11:55 UTC 2024: ## Dhanteras 2024: A Time for Prosperity and Good Health

Dhanteras, the auspicious festival celebrated on the thirteenth lunar day of the Krishna Paksha in the Hindu month of Kartik, falls on **October 29th, 2024**, this year. This day is dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the physician of the gods, who emerged from the churning of the ocean with the pot of nectar (Amrit).

This festival signifies the arrival of prosperity, wealth, and good health. It is believed that worshipping Lord Kubera, the god of wealth, on Dhanteras brings blessings of abundance and happiness.

**Traditional Purchases for Dhanteras:**

* **Gold and Silver:** Buying gold and silver jewellery on Dhanteras is considered auspicious.
* **Metal Utensils:** Buying new metal utensils, especially water pots, is believed to bring good fortune.
* **Ganesh-Lakshmi Idols:** These idols are usually purchased on Dhanteras and worshipped during Diwali.
* **Other Auspicious Items:** Other traditional purchases include *kheel batata* (sugar candies), clay lamps, Kubera Yantra, new brooms, and coriander seeds.

**Dhanteras Puja Rituals:**

* **Installation:** During the evening, install idols of Kubera and Dhanvantari facing the north direction.
* **Offerings:** Light ghee lamps in front of both deities. Offer white sweets to Kubera and yellow sweets to Dhanvantari.
* **Chanting:** Chant “Om Hreem Kuberaay Namah” followed by the Dhanvantari Stotra.
* **Prasad:** Partake in the prasad (blessed food).
* **Placement:** After the puja, place Kubera’s idol in your wealth space and Dhanvantari’s idol at the puja spot.

**Auspicious Muhurats for Shopping & Puja:**

* **Tripushkar Yoga:** This auspicious period begins at 6:31 AM on October 29th and ends at 10:31 AM on October 30th. Shopping during this yoga is believed to multiply benefits threefold. You can buy gold, silver, jewellery, utensils, or property during this time.
* **Abhijit Muhurat:** This muhurat falls between 11:42 AM and 12:27 PM on October 29th. It is considered favorable for buying new vehicles, homes, property, or starting a new venture.
* **Pradosh Kaal:** This muhurat falls between 6:36 PM and 8:32 PM on October 29th. This is the most auspicious time for shopping and performing puja to Kubera and Dhanvantari. You can purchase gold/silver jewellery, vehicles, utensils, decorative items, or Diwali supplies.

**Things to Avoid on Dhanteras:**

* **Only worshipping Kubera:** Remember to worship Lord Dhanvantari as well.
* **Purchasing Iron or Plastic:** Avoid buying these items.
* **Negative Emotions:** Refrain from anger, insult, or any negative emotions.
* **Tamasic Food:** Do not consume tamasic food (heavy, dulling) on this day.
* **Forgetting to Donate:** Remember to give charity or donations.

Celebrate Dhanteras 2024 by welcoming prosperity, good health, and happiness into your life!

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