NEW DELHI: Dhanteras indicates the primary day of the five-day-long Diwali celebrations. The phrase Dhanteras is made of 2 words—'Dhan' because of this wealth, and 'Teras' because of this 13th day. The day is often referred to as Dhanatrayodashi or Dhanvantari Trayodashi.
When: According to the Hindu calendar, Dhanteras falls at the 13th lunar day of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Ashwin. This year, Dhanteras will likely be celebrated as of late (November five), two days sooner than Diwali is celebrated. Dhanteras rituals must be preferably carried out all through the pradosh kaal that begins after sundown and lasts for 2 hours and 24 mins. Sthir lagna is thought of as to be essentially the most auspicious time to begin the puja since Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, is thought to be living within the home all through this era.
Who: Traditionally, Lakshmi, Ganesha (the remover of obstacles) and Kubera (the god of wealth) are all worshipped on Dhanteras. One legend claims that while the ocean was being churned by way of gods and demons to extract amrit (or nectar), Dhanvantari (the physician of the gods) emerged from the waters and therefore, the day is celebrated as Dhanteras.
How: The long-standing Dhanteras custom comes to the acquisition of treasured merchandise like gold, silver, jewellery, adorns and gems, and even household utensils. The trust is those act as protection against ill will and also usher in Lakshmi (or wealth) and just right success into your own home. It may be commonplace follow for other people to wash up their places at the occasion.
FYI: The NSE and BSE too will extend the buying and selling session for gold exchange traded price range and sovereign gold bonds till 7 pm as of late.
When: According to the Hindu calendar, Dhanteras falls at the 13th lunar day of Krishna Paksha (dark fortnight) in the month of Ashwin. This year, Dhanteras will likely be celebrated as of late (November five), two days sooner than Diwali is celebrated. Dhanteras rituals must be preferably carried out all through the pradosh kaal that begins after sundown and lasts for 2 hours and 24 mins. Sthir lagna is thought of as to be essentially the most auspicious time to begin the puja since Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, is thought to be living within the home all through this era.
Who: Traditionally, Lakshmi, Ganesha (the remover of obstacles) and Kubera (the god of wealth) are all worshipped on Dhanteras. One legend claims that while the ocean was being churned by way of gods and demons to extract amrit (or nectar), Dhanvantari (the physician of the gods) emerged from the waters and therefore, the day is celebrated as Dhanteras.
How: The long-standing Dhanteras custom comes to the acquisition of treasured merchandise like gold, silver, jewellery, adorns and gems, and even household utensils. The trust is those act as protection against ill will and also usher in Lakshmi (or wealth) and just right success into your own home. It may be commonplace follow for other people to wash up their places at the occasion.
FYI: The NSE and BSE too will extend the buying and selling session for gold exchange traded price range and sovereign gold bonds till 7 pm as of late.
Explainer: Why Dhanteras is celebrated
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November 05, 2018
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