Dhanteras 2024: Dhanteras is an auspicious day for prosperity and good fortune which falls on Tuesday, October 29, 2024. On this day, devotees worship the Goddess of Wealth, Maa Lakshmi, along with Lord Dhanvantari and Kuber, the God of Wealth. Performing these rituals at an auspicious time is believed to bring maximum benefit and ensure lasting blessings from Maa Lakshmi.


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Significance Of Purchases On Dhanteras


Dhanteras is considered a highly favourable day for making purchases. Gold and silver items are particularly popular, as they symbolise prosperity. It is also considered auspicious to bring home salt, a broom, and idols of Lakshmi and Ganesha, along with coriander seeds, on this day, as these are believed to invite the grace of Maa Lakshmi upon the household and family.


Dhanteras 2024 Date And Time:


The Trayodashi (thirteenth lunar day) begins at 10:31 AM on October 29, 2024, and ends at 1:15 PM on October 30, 2024.


Dhanteras 2024 Puja Muhurat:


The ideal time for Dhanteras Puja is during the Pradosh Kaal, from 6:31 PM to 8:13 PM on October 29, allowing for a total duration of 1 hour and 42 minutes. The Pradosh Kaal is considered highly auspicious for Dhanteras Puja, as it coincides with the "Sthir Lagna" (fixed sign), which is believed to invite Goddess Lakshmi to reside permanently in the home when worshipped during this period.


Dhanteras 2024 Puja Vidhi:



  • Check for the auspicious timing during Pradosh Kaal.

  • Prepare for the puja in advance by setting up images or idols of Lord Dhanvantari, Kuber, and Maa Lakshmi on a dedicated  platform.

  • Offer tilak, fruits, and flowers to all deities as part of the rituals.

  • Conclude with an aarti (a ceremonial song of devotion), and present your heartfelt wishes to the divine.


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