Dhanteras 2023: Date, Time, and Muhurat for Prosperity

The festival of Diwali is considered very important among the most important festivals in Hindu religion. The festival of Diwali is celebrated with full enthusiasm which starts from Dhanteras and continues till Bhai Dooj. People who believe in Sanatan Dharma celebrate this festival with great pomp and show for 5 days. According to the Hindu calendar, the festival of Dhanteras is celebrated on the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month.

When is Dhanteras and Muhurat Timings?

According to the Vedic calendar, this year Kartik Krishna Trayodashi Tithi is starting on November 10 at 12:35 pm. This date is valid till 01:57 pm on 11^th November. In such a situation, Pradosh Kaal is starting on 10th November, hence this year Dhanteras is on Friday, 10^th November.

According to religious scriptures, Lord Dhanvantari was born on this day. The festival of Dhanteras is celebrated with great pomp on Trayodashi of Krishna Paksha. On this day, there is a tradition of worshiping Goddess Lakshmi, Kuber and Lord Ganesha. It is believed that by doing this the Gods are pleased and there is increase in wealth, prosperity and happiness in the house. Today we will tell you why Dhanteras is celebrated? Let us know which vessel is considered auspicious to buy on this day.

What is auspicious to buy on Dhanteras?

According to belief, Lord Dhanvantari was carrying an Amrit Kalash during his birth. For this reason, buying utensils on this day is considered very special. If the person has to buy a Kalash on the day of Dhanteras then it is very important.

Why is Dhanteras celebrated?

According to religious texts, it is said that during the churning of the ocean, Lord Dhanvantari appeared from the ocean with a pot in his hands on the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. Not only this, according to Manta, Lord Dhanvantari is considered a part of Lord Vishnu. Perhaps this is the reason why Lord Dhanvantari is worshiped ritually on the day of Dhanteras. Not only this, on the day of Dhanteras, there is a tradition to worship Lord Dhanvantari along with Goddess Lakshmi and Kuber Dev. It is said that by worshiping Goddess Lakshmi on Dhanteras, there is no shortage of money in the house and there is happiness and peace in the family.