Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month has great importance in Hinduism. The festival of Dhanteras is celebrated on this date. This festival comes just two days before Diwali, the biggest festival of Hinduism. During this period, Goddess Lakshmi, God of wealth Kubera, God of death, Yamraj and God of Ayurveda Dhanwantari ji are worshiped during Pradoshkal. After that, lamps are lit throughout the house and outside the house.

When to shop on Dhanteras?

There is also a tradition of buying utensils of gold, silver and brass etc. on Dhanteras and it is considered auspicious to do so. However, the question arises when to shop is auspicious. For this you should choose the evening. According to astrology, evening time is good on Dhanteras.

Dhanteras mantra…

Chant this mantra during worship on the day of Dhanteras. 'यक्षाय कुबेराय वैश्रवणाय धनधान्याधिपतये, धनधान्यसमृद्धिं मे देहि दापय स्वाहा'. This means, O God of wealth, Yaksharaj Kubera, always grant me wealth and prosperity.

Why do Dhanteras celebrate ...

During the Samudra Manthan, the God of Ayurveda Dhanwantari appeared from the sea and he had an urn of nectar in one hand. During this time, the Trayodashi date of the Krishna Paksha of Kartik month was going on and it was celebrated as Dhanteras. Many other kinds of stories and beliefs are related to Dhanteras.

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