The auspicious festival named Dhanteras is a very important and renowned festival
Dhanteras is also known as Dhantrayodashi and it is believed that on this day Goddess Lakshmi incarnated from the ocean during the churning of the Milky Sea. Hence, Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and Lord Kubera who is the God of abundant wealth, is worshipped on the day of Trayodashi. Though, Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya just after two days of Dhantrayodashi is considered to be even more important.
Rituals-
We do not recommend performing Dhanteras Puja during the Choghadiya Muhurat as those Muhurtas are apt only for
The day of Dhanteras is also observed as Dhanwantari Triodasi or Dhanvantri Jayanti. It is the birth anniversary of the God of Ayurveda. Yamadeep is also another popular ritual on the same Trayodashi Tithi in which a lamp (
It is also considered a necessary custom to buy new
Puja-
Dhanteras Puja is performed during the night. Devotees clean the entire house and the place of worship and wear new clothes. A new idol of Goddess Lakshmi is placed in the temple or at the place of worship. Lakshmi Puja mantra and Aarti is performed after which the
Pradosh Kaal Muhurat 2020-
Here we are mentioning the exact timings of Dhanteras Puja for a prosperous year ahead. The Muhurat times contain Pradosh Kaal and Sthir Lagna while Trayodashi is prevailing. The Muhurat is based on
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat = 07:28 pm to 05:59 PM
Pradosh Kaal = 05:28 PM - 08:07 PM
Vrishabha Kaal = 05:32 PM to 07:28 PM
Trayodashi Tithi Starts = 09:30 PM on 12th November 2020
Trayodashi Tithi Ends = 05:59 PM on 13th November 2020