Dhanteras 2022 - Puja Before Diwali

Views: 371 Diwali, the Festival of Lights, starts on Dhanteras. It's celebrated on the 13th day of Kartik, Krishna Paksha's dark lunar fortnight. On this day, people worship Goddess Lakshmi, who brings wealth into their lives. The festival is also called Dhantrayodashi or Dhanvantari Jayanti. It celebrates the fact that Lord Dhanvantari, the founder of Ayurveda and the doctor of the gods, found the "Amrit Kalash" by churning the sea (Samudra Manthan). People pray to god for health and happiness. Dhanteras is a festival that happens before Diwali. It is a sign of the coming days of fun, which are a celebration of wealth, good luck, and good health.

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Meaning, Date, Time, and Muhurta for Dhanteras/Dhana Trayodashi in 2022

Dhanteras are also called Dhana Trayodashi or Dhanvantari Trayodashi. The word "Dhana" means "wealth," and "Teras" or "Trayodashi" means "13." It simplifies Dhanteras on Krishna Paksha Tithi 13.

Dhanteras Significance

Dhanteras is one of the luckiest days before Diwali, according to the Hindu calendar. The celebration of wealth is celebrated on this day. People spend on gold, silver, and other expensive jewelry to welcome Goddess Lakshmi home. During Samudra Manthan, it is written in the scriptures that this is the day when the god came out of the ocean. Oceans were churned seeking 'Amrita' or nectar, and Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari emerged with a golden jug of Elixir.

Story of Dhanteras

The tale of Dhanteras is based on a story about King Hima, who ruled with justice and love. Astrologers said that his 16-year-old son would die from a snake bite on the 4th day after he got married, which was written in his horoscope. Deeply devastated and disturbed by the revelation, King Hima looked for ways to save his son. On the recommendation of a famous astrologer, he married his son to a lucky horoscope girl. The astrologer told her that on the day of their wedding, she needed to follow certain rules.

On a certain day, the bride piled her jewels, gold and silver coins, and other valuables at her bedroom door. Before Lord Yama came, she decorated the whole room with "Diyas." When the God of Death, in the form of a snake, crawled up to the main door, he couldn't see because of all the shiny decorations and Diyas. The princess' efforts to block the snakes from getting into the room seem to have worked as it was captivated by her charming songs and stories, which saved her husband's life. This happened on a happy day we know as Dhanteras and celebrate.

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Dhanteras Puja Rituals

Dhanteras is a religious holiday that people from all walks of life celebrate with a lot of energy and joy. On this day, important rituals are done as follows:

• People clean their homes and workplaces and decorate them with lights, lanterns, rangoli, Diyas, and the Goddess Lakshmi's footprints.


• They buy new clothes and do a ceremony called "Lakshmi Puja" or "Dhanteras Puja" to bring wealth and good luck to their homes and workplaces.


• Homes are surrounded by lit Diyas to ward off evil spirits.


• After the Lakshmi Puja, bhajans and other songs of devotion to Goddess Lakshmi are sung.


• "Naiverdya" is a sweet made of jaggery and coriander seeds that are given to Goddess Lakshmi and then given to devotees as "prasad."


• It is customary to follow Shodashopachara and pray to Lord Dhanvantari at the same time. Shodashopachara is an act of worship that includes 16 different steps.


• In rural areas, where cattle are the main source of income, this day is often used to honor them.


• "Yamadeepdan" or "Narak Chaturdashi" is the name of the day after Dhanteras. Diyas are lit by the women of the house as a way to show respect to Lord Yama and pray for their husband and family's health and happiness.

Celebrations for Dhanteras

Dhanteras prays for good health, happiness, and plenty. As the thought says, Dhanteras is a day to celebrate getting a long life, success, money, and luxury. People often say that a healthy body is the home of a healthy brain, which thrives despite obstacles. On Dhanteras, it is considered very lucky to buy gold or silver jewelry or coins. It is the same as bringing home "Goddess Lakshmi." Part of the festivities is buying important household items that will help the family's wealth grow. On Dhantrayodashi, buying "metal" brings good luck.

To overcome the fear of the Lord of Death, lights are lit all over the house as Dhanteras approaches Diwali. Celebrations with close friends and family open the door to strong bonds. Nobody knows when adversity will strike. But every problem has a simple way to fix it. Just give us a call if you need help. Talk to them about all aspects of life, and let your wealth shine along with it this Dhanteras.

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