Dhanteras will be celebrated on November 10.
According to religious texts, Dhanteras marks the birth of Lord Dhanvantari.
Diwali, a significant festival in Hinduism, holds a special place in the hearts of those who follow the Sanatan Dharma. This grand celebration spans five days, commencing with Dhanteras and concluding with Bhai Dooj. According to the Hindu calendar, Dhanteras falls on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight of the Kartik month. It is marked by fervent enthusiasm and is considered one of the most important days in the Hindu faith.
According to the astrologer Pandit Kalki Ram from Ayodhya, it is a tradition to purchase new utensils on Dhanteras. The belief behind this practice is rooted in the story of Lord Dhanvantari, who held a kalash in his hands during his birth. As a result, buying utensils on Dhanteras is regarded as highly significant, and purchasing a Kalash on this day holds particular importance.
Dhanteras is celebrated with grandeur because, according to religious texts, it marks the birth of Lord Dhanvantari. On this special day, people engage in the worship of Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Ganesha and Kuber to seek blessings and please the deities. This practice is believed to bring about an increase in wealth, prosperity and happiness within the household. Dhanteras is celebrated to usher in these auspicious energies. Additionally, it is considered auspicious to purchase certain types of utensils on Dhanteras, and I can provide more information about which ones are considered lucky if you’d like.
According to the Vedic calendar, this year, the Kartik Krishna Trayodashi Tithi begins on November 10 at 12:35 p.m. and extends until 01:57 p.m. on November 11. Consequently, Pradosh Kaal falls on November 10, making Dhanteras fall on Friday, November 10, this year. It’s a significant date for the celebration of Dhanteras.
There is a belief that on the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha in the Kartik month, during the churning of the ocean, Lord Dhanvantari emerged from the ocean while holding a pot in his hands. Additionally, according to this belief, Lord Dhanvantari is considered an aspect of Lord Vishnu.
This is one of the reasons why Lord Dhanvantari is worshipped as part of the rituals on Dhanteras. On this auspicious day, it’s customary to worship Lord Dhanvantari, along with Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber. It is believed that by worshipping Goddess Lakshmi on Dhanteras, one ensures that there is no shortage of wealth in the household, and it brings happiness and peace to the family.
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