Kartik month has special significance in Sanatan Dharma. Many major fasts and festivals are celebrated in Krishna Paksha this month. At the same time, Lord Vishnu, the savior of the world, awakens in Shukla Paksha. Devuthani Ekadashi is celebrated on this day. Tulsi Vivah is celebrated the next day. Lord Vishnu, the savior of the world and Tulsi Mata were tied in marriage on the Dwadashi date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month. For this, Tulsi Mata is worshiped along with Lord Vishnu in the month of Kartik. Along with this, Deepotsav is also celebrated. During this, many major fasts and festivals including Dhanteras, Diwali, Govardhan Puja and Bhai Dooj are celebrated. But do you know when and why Dhanteras (Dhanteras 2024) is celebrated? Let's know everything about it-    

When and why is Dhanteras celebrated?

It is contained in the Sanatan scriptures that due to the mistake of Indra Dev in ancient times, heaven became devoid of Lakshmi. At that time, demons attacked heaven and took over. Then Lord Vishnu advised the gods to churn the ocean. The gods churned the ocean with the help of demons. 14 gems were obtained from the churning of the ocean. These include poison, Apsara Rambha, Airavat elephant, Kamdhenu cow. Along with this, Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth, was also born. At the same time, Lord Dhanvantari, the father of Ayurveda, also appeared with a Kalash. According to the Panchang calculation, Lord Dhanvantari appeared on the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. For this, Dhanteras is celebrated every year on the Trayodashi date of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month. On this auspicious occasion, special worship of Lord Dhanvantari (Dhanteras 2024 Puja Vidhi) is done.

Dhanteras 2024 Date and Auspicious Time

Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will start on 29th October at 10:31 AM and will end on 30th October at 01:15 PM. The auspicious time for worship on Dhanteras is Pradosh Kaal i.e. from 06:31 PM to 08:13 PM in the evening. Lord Dhanvantari can be worshipped at this time. Dhanteras will be celebrated at different times in different places.

Almanac

Sunrise - at 6:31 am

Sunset - 05:38 pm

Moonrise - 04:27 am (October 30)

Moonset - 03:57 PM

Brahma Muhurta - from 04:48 am to 05:40 am

Vijay Muhurat - from 01:56 pm to 02:40 pm

Twilight time - from 05:38 pm to 06:04 pm

Nishita Muhurta - from 11:39 pm to 12:31 am