
Dhanteras is also known as Dhantrayodashi. It is a celebrated Hindu festival where devotees worship the Hindu God of the Ayurvedic sciences of medicine, called Dhanvantari. He is an incarnation of Lord Vishnu. This year, the festival will fall on the 10th of November, as per the Gregorian calendar.
Trayodashi Tithi Begins - 12:35 PM on Nov 10, 2023 Trayodashi Tithi Ends - 01:57 PM on Nov 11, 2023 Trayodashi Tithi Begins - 10:31 AM on Oct 29, 2024 Trayodashi Tithi Ends - 01:15 PM on Oct 30, 2024 Trayodashi Tithi Begins - 12:18 PM on Oct 18, 2025 Trayodashi Tithi Ends - 01:51 PM on Oct 19, 2025 Trayodashi Tithi Begins - 10:30 AM on Nov 06, 2026 Trayodashi Tithi Ends - 10:47 AM on Nov 07, 2026 Trayodashi Tithi Begins - 01:03 AM on Oct 27, 2027 Trayodashi Tithi Ends - 10:49 PM on Oct 27, 2027 Trayodashi Tithi Begins - 07:16 PM on Oct 15, 2028 Trayodashi Tithi Ends - 03:45 PM on Oct 16, 2028 Trayodashi Tithi Begins - 08:57 PM on Nov 03, 2029 Trayodashi Tithi Ends - 05:29 PM on Nov 04, 2029 Trayodashi Tithi Begins - 09:05 AM on Oct 24, 2030 Trayodashi Tithi Ends - 07:09 AM on Oct 25, 2030 Trayodashi Tithi Begins - 06:09 AM on Nov 12, 2031 Trayodashi Tithi Ends - 05:36 AM on Nov 13, 2031 Trayodashi Tithi Begins - 06:45 AM on Oct 31, 2032 Trayodashi Tithi Ends - 08:42 AM on Nov 01, 2032 Dhan Teras Muhurat
Dhan Teras Muhurat
Pradosh Kaal - 05:43 PM to 08:19 PM,
Vrishabha Kaal - 06:02 PM to 08:00 PM
Pradosh Kaal - 05:50 PM to 08:22 PM Vrishabha Kaal - 06:46 PM to 08:45 PM
Pradosh Kaal - 05:59 PM to 08:28 PM Vrishabha Kaal - 07:31 PM to 09:29 PM
Pradosh Kaal - 05:46 PM to 08:20 PM Vrishabha Kaal - 06:17 PM to 08:15 PM
Pradosh Kaal - 05:52 PM to 08:24 PM Vrishabha Kaal - 06:57 PM to 08:55 PM
Pradosh Kaal - 06:01 PM to 08:30 PM Vrishabha Kaal - 07:42 PM to 09:40 PM
Pradosh Kaal - 05:47 PM to 08:20 PM Vrishabha Kaal - 06:24 PM to 08:22 PM Trayodashi Tithi doesn't overlap with Pradosh
Pradosh Kaal - 05:54 PM to 08:25 PM Vrishabha Kaal - 07:08 PM to 09:06 PM
Pradosh Kaal - 05:43 PM to 08:18 PM Vrishabha Kaal - 05:54 PM to 07:53 PM
Pradosh Kaal - 05:49 PM to 08:22 PM Vrishabha Kaal - 06:39 PM to 08:37 PM
The name of the festival is derived from two words, “Dhan,” which means wealth, and the word “Teras,” which refers to the number thirteen. This festival is observed each year on the thirteenth day during the Krishna Paksha phase of the moon, in the month of Ashwin, according to the Hindu Panchang. This is a festival where devotees worship the Goddess of wealth and prosperity, Goddess Laxmi, seeking her blessings to fill their homes with abundance.
This festival has a lot of relevance in the religion of Hinduism, and as a result, the puja vidhi for this day is very important. Let us see how to appease Lord Ganesha and Goddess Laxmi for seeking affluence in your lives-
वक्रतुण्ड महाकाय सूर्यकोटि समप्रभ ।
निर्विघ्नं कुरु मे देव सर्वकार्येषु सर्वदा ॥
ओम यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धनधान्यपदये
धना-धनाय समुद्भूतं मे देहि दापय स्वाहा ।
ओम श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद प्रसीद ओम श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमः ।
For centuries this day has been celebrated not only to worship Goddess Laxmi and God Dhanvantari to seek prosperity in life but also to pay respects to the God of Death, Lord Yamraj. Astrologically, it is believed that buying gold on the Trayodashi tithi can appease Lord Yamraj, preventing devotees from experiencing Akaal Mrityu or dying prematurely. It is for this reason, astrologers suggest lighting an oil lamp outside the entrance of your home in the name of Lord Yamraj, seeking his protection from death and disasters.
Celebrating the festival of Dhantrayodashi, Hindus across the country go out to purchase jewelry and utensils on this day to attract luck and prosperity into their homes. This festival is usually celebrated one or two days prior to the biggest festival of the Hindus, Diwali.
As per the popular story of the famous Samudra Manthan, it was on the day of Dhantrayodashi that Goddess Laxmi emerged out of the churning of the sea. It is for this reason the Goddess Laxmi is worshipped every year on the Trayodashi tithi.
Furthermore, another legend states that when the Devtas and the Asuras were fighting during the Samudra Manthan for Amrit or the elixir of life, Dhanvantari, the God of Ayurvedic medicine, emerged, carrying the elixir of immortality on the date of this festival. He is believed to be an incarnation of Lord Vishnu, and it is due to these reasons that this festival is celebrated as Dhanvantri Jayanti across the nation.
Devotees celebrate this day with a lot of enthusiasm as they gear up for the festival of Diwali the next day. Here are some of the most prominent rituals of this day that are celebrated all around the nation-
Just like most Hindu festivals, this day too finds references in Hindu mythology. According to the scriptures, the story behind Dhanteras is quite interesting. As per the story, an ancient ruler named Hima found out that his son would die when an astrologer looked at his horoscope. He predicted that the son would die four days after getting married due to a snake bite. To turn fate around, his wife made sure that her husband did not fall asleep by narrating stories to him all night.
She laid out all her gold and jewelry at the entrance of his room to distract the snake. When Lord Yamraj appeared in the disguise of a snake to take his life, he was enchanted by all the gold. He, therefore, did not enter the chamber of the King’s son and left the next morning, sparing the life of the prince. Since that day, people have bought gold jewelry on this day to not only attract prosperity into their lives but also to appease the God of Death, Yamraj.
This festival is all about attracting positivity and good vibes into the house on this propitious day, and everyone should partake in it with open hearts to welcome Goddess Laxmi and her blessings into their lives!
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Date | Monday, 06 February 2023 |
Tithi | Krishna Pratipada |
Day | Monday |
Paksha | Krishna-Paksha |
Sunrise | 7:7:1 |
Sunset | 18:4:25 |
Moonrise | 18:36:29 |
Nakshatra | Ashlesha |
Nakshtra Till | 15 : 4 : 23 |
Yog | Saubhgya |
Yog Till | 15 : 25 : 3 |
Karan I | Baalav |
Surya Rashi | Capricorn |
Chandra Rashi | Cancer |
Rahu Kal | 08:29:12 to 09:51:22 |