The festival of Dhanteras is celebrated on the first day of Diwali which lasts for five days. It is celebrated 2 days before Diwali. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Dhanteras occurs on the Trayodashi date of the Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. In such a situation, tomorrow is the festival of Dhanteras. It is believed that on this day Lord Dhanvantari appeared with a pot of gold during the churning of the ocean. Apart from Lord Dhanvantir, Lord Kuber and Mother Lakshmi are worshiped on the day of Dhanteras. It is believed that shopping on the day of Dhanteras is very auspicious. For this reason, on the occasion of Dhanteras, gold and silver ornaments, utensils, items used in homes, cars, motorcycles, and land and houses are traded for years. It is believed that on Dhanteras, whatever things are brought by the buyer, there is an increase of thirteen times throughout the year, and happiness and prosperity come in the house. Also, there is never any shortage of money.
Importance of dhanteras
On Dhanteras, people light lamps in their homes. People especially worship Lord Dhanvantari on this day. It is believed that whoever worships Lord Kubera and Dhanvantari along with Mother Lakshmi on Dhanteras, his house is always full of wealth, comfort, and splendor. On Dhanteras, most people buy things made of gold and silver prominently and consider the auspicious time for this. Buying utensils or jewelry made of gold and silver at the auspicious time of Dhanteras gives very auspicious results.
Auspicious time for shopping on Dhanteras
Tomorrow is the festival of Dhanteras. To buy gold and silver jewelry on this day, the time from 06.20 pm to 08.11 pm will be auspicious. Apart from this, if the morning Muhurta is considered, then you can shop from 11.30 am, but avoid auspicious shopping on Dhanteras during Rahukal on November 02. At the same time, the time to buy utensils and other things for the house is from 7.15 pm to 8.15 pm.
Dhanteras worship method
Lord Dhanvantari is worshiped on Dhanteras. Lord Dhanvantari had appeared with a golden urn during the churning of the ocean. In such a situation, on the day of Dhanteras, two days of Diwali, Lord Dhanvantari should be worshiped with the Shodashopachar method. On the evening of Dhanteras, definitely light a lamp in the main door, courtyard, and south direction of the house. On the day of Dhanteras, lamps are also kept in the name of Yama. Worshiping on this day keeps the house full of happiness, convenience, and wealth.
What to buy and what not on Dhanteras
Shopping has a special significance on the day of Dhanteras. It is considered auspicious to buy gold, silver, brass things, and brooms on this day. However, on Dhanteras, black-colored items, things made of glass, aluminum, and iron should not be bought at all.
