An important Hindu festival marked with joy and devotion is Dhanteras. It is celebrated in the month of Kartik on Trayodashi Tithi. Dhanteras 2023 will be observed on November 10. Offering prayers to Goddess Laxmi, Lord Kuber, Lord Ganesha, and Lord Dhanvantari is how they celebrate. During the celebration, residences are adorned with diyas, rangoli, and lights, and buying new items is traditional. Worshipping Lord Yama, the god of death, is a particular ceremony intended to obtain blessings for family members’ well-being.
Dhanteras 2023: Date and Time
Trayodashi Tithi Begins – November 10, 2023 – 12:35 PM
Trayodashi Tithi Ends – November 11, 2023 – 01:57 PM
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat – November 10, 2023 – 05:27 PM to 07:27 PM
Significance of Dhanteras 2023
Hindus place a lot of importance to Dhanteras. One of the most significant Hindu holidays, it is observed with tremendous majesty and fervour across the nation. On a huge scale, people decorate their homes with diyas, rangoli, lights, and flowers to commemorate this event. Buying new items is popular during this holiday because it is regarded as auspicious to do so. The crown is visible in the markets during this joyous time of year. They purchase gold, silver, and new clothing as well as home goods.
In addition to performing pujas to Lord Ganesha, Goddess Laxmi, Lord Kuber, and Lord Dhanvantri, people religiously celebrate the holiday. This is believed to have been the moment of Samudra Manthan, or the churning of the ocean, when Lord Dhanvantir, also known as the god of medicine or the lord of Ayurveda, and Goddess Laxmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, emerged from the milky ocean.
On this one and only day, people worship Yama Dev, the Lord of Death, perform pujas, and ask for his blessings for long life and good health for each and every member of the family. A well-known practise for worshipping Lord Yama involves lighting a four-faced clay lamp, or diya, outside the home, sprinkling gangajal around it, and asking for the Lord’s blessings.
It is important to face this earthen lamp towards the south-west according to astrology. It is Lord Yama Dev’s directions, after which we should pray for the members’ health and well-being. It is said that lighting this diya will reduce one’s fear of dying and premature death.
Puja ingredients and vidhi
A kalash, coconut, betel leaves, kumkum, rice, incense sticks, camphor, Indian mithai, dry fruits for the Prasad offering, and an earthen light, or diya, are required for the puja.
Dhanteras 2023: Puja Rituals
To perform the Puja, you should follow the below steps:
- Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath.
- Clean the entire house, especially the puja room.
- Decorate both the interior and exterior of your house.
- During the Puja Muhurat, place an idol of Lord Ganesha, Goddess Laxmi, Lord Kuber, and Lord Dhanvantri.
- Begin the Puja by lighting a diya with desi ghee, putting a tilak, offering a garland, and giving them sweets.
- If you need to make any purchases, do so during the shubh muhurat and perform a puja by putting a tilak on the items and energizing them with an incense stick.
- In the evening, light a diya outside your house in the southwest direction, offering it to Lord Yama.
Mantra
- Mahalaxmi Mantra
Om Shreem Hreem Shreem Kamle Kamlalaye Praseed Praseed Shreem Hreem Shreem Om Mahalaxmi Namah..!!
- Kuber Mantra
Om Yakshay Kuberay Vaishravanay Dhandhanyadhipatiye, Dhandhanysamruddhi me dehi dapah swaha..!!
- Kuber Ashta Laxmi Mantra
Om Hreem Shreem Kreem Shreem Kuberaya Ashta-Lakshmi Mam Gruhe Dhanam Puray Puraya Nama..!!
- Dhanvantri Mantra
Aum Namo Bhagavathe, Vasudevaya Dhanvantraye, Amruta Kalasa Hasthaya, Sarvaamaya Vinaashanaaya, Thrailokhya Naathaaya, Sri Mahavishnave Namaha…!!
Dhanteras 2023: FAQS
When is Dhanteras 2023?
Dhanteras is going to be celebrated on November 10, 2023.
When is Dhanvantri Jayanti in 2023?
Dhanvantri Jayanti is going to be celebrated on November 10, 2023.
When is Yama Deepam in 2023?
Yama Deepam is going to be observed on November 10, 2023.