Dhanteras 2023: Shopping Muhurat, Puja Date, Time And All You Need To Know
Dhanteras 2023 Shopping Muhurat: On this auspicious Trayodashi day, Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, is venerated along with Lord Kubera.
Dhantrayodashi, also known as Dhanteras, marks the commencement of the five-day Diwali festivities. It is the day when Goddess Lakshmi emerged from the ocean during the churning of the Milky Sea. Consequently, on this auspicious Trayodashi day, Goddess Lakshmi, the deity of wealth, is venerated along with Lord Kubera. Nevertheless, it's worth noting that the Lakshmi Puja performed on Amavasya, two days after Dhantrayodashi, holds greater significance.
To perform Lakshmi Puja on Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi, it is recommended to do so during the Pradosh Kaal, which commences after sunset and typically spans around 2 hours and 24 minutes. It's essential to avoid selecting Choghadiya Muhurat for Dhanteras Puja, as those Muhurtas are primarily suitable for traveling purposes. The most favourable time for Lakshmi Puja on Dhanteras is during the Pradosh Kaal, coinciding with Sthir Lagna, a fixed, non-movable ascendant. Conducting Dhanteras Puja during Sthir Lagna ensures the presence of Goddess Lakshmi in your home, making it the ideal time for the Dhanteras Pujan. Vrishabha Lagna, considered as a Sthir Lagna, typically aligns with the Pradosh Kaal during the Diwali festivities.
The festival of Dhanteras is celebrated every year on the thirteenth day of the dark fortnight in the month of Kartik. It marks the beginning of Diwali. This year, Dhanteras will be celebrated on Trayodashi or the 13th lunar day of Krishna Paksha in the Hindu calendar month of Ashwin or Kartika.
On the auspicious day, Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped along with Lord Kubera. According to Hindu mythology, on this day, Maa Lakshmi emerged out of the ocean during the Sagar Manthan or churning of the Milky Sea along with Lord Kubera, the God of wealth and hence the two are worshipped on the auspicious day of Trayodash.
Dhanteras 2023: Date And Shubh
Dhanteras will be observed on November 10 this year, followed by
- Narak Chaturdashi or Chhoti Diwali (November 11),
- Deepawali or Diwali and Lakshmi Puja (November 12),
- Govardhan Puja (November 13), and
- Bhaiya Dooj (November 14)
The shubh muhurat for Dhanteras puja will be from 5:47 pm to 7:43 pm this year and will last for almost 2 hours.
| Festival Name | Dhanteras |
| Duration | 1 Hour 56 Minutes |
| Yama Deepam | Friday, November 10, 2023 |
| Pradosh Kaal | 5:30 pm to 8:08 pm |
| Vrishabha Kaal | 5:47 pm to 7:43 pm |
| Trayodashi Tithi Begins | 12:35 pm on November 10, 2023 |
| Trayodashi Tithi Ends | 1:57 pm on November 11, 2023 |
Why Do Hindus Purchase Gold, Sliver And Other Auspicious Items on This Day?
Hindus believe that Goddess Lakshmi, also known as the Goddess of money, visits the house with Lord Dhanvantari to provide money and increase income opportunities, business prospects and success. Gold and other precious metals are thought to be auspicious and bringers of good fortune and wealth. Apart from gold and silver, people buy copper, brass and silver utensils to fill water or food before entering the house. Lakshmi and Ganesh idols are also considered auspicious purchases.
