The festival of Dhanteras is considered one of the most auspicious festivals of Hindus. It is celebrated every year with extreme grandeur and enthusiasm. On this auspicious day of Dhanteras, people decorate their house with lights and light lamps. Also buy new things (Dhanteras Shopping Guide). According to the Hindu calendar, in the year 2024, Dhanteras will be celebrated on the Trayodashi date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month i.e. October 29.

It is believed that worshipping Lord Dhanvantari on this auspicious day (Dhanteras 2024) brings blessings of happiness and prosperity. It also brings prosperity to the house.

Do not buy these things on Dhanteras (Dhanteras Shopping Guide)

On the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras (Dhanteras 2024), one should not buy sharp objects like knife, scissors, glass, porcelain, plastic, iron, steel, aluminum etc., as this brings misfortune in the house. Apart from this, buying black blanket, black and blue clothes and oil etc. on this day is also considered inauspicious. At the same time, shoes and leather items should also not be bought on this day, because shoes represent Saturn. Therefore, buying any item related to Saturn is not considered auspicious. Along with this, an empty earthen pot should also not be brought home on this day (Dhanteras Shopping 2024).

It is believed that bringing an empty earthen pot or pitcher on the day of Dhanteras brings prosperity to the house. In such a situation, first fill it with any grain like rice, wheat and then bring it to your house.

Auspicious time of Dhanteras

According to the Hindu calendar, the Trayodashi date of Shukla Paksha of Kartik month will start on October 29 at 10:31 am. At the same time, this date will end on October 30 at 01:15 pm. Considering the Udaya date, Dhanteras will be celebrated on October 29. At the same time, the auspicious time for worship on this day is from 06:31 pm to 08:13 pm in the evening. In such a situation, take special care of the time during worship.

Chant these mantras during worship

1. Om Shri Hreem Kleem Shri Kleem Vitteshwaray Namah.

2. Om Hreem Shreem Kreem Shreem Kuberaya Ashta-Lakshmi Mama Grihe Dhanam Puray Puray Namah.

3. Om Yakshay Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhandhaanyadhipataye, Dhandhaanyasamriddhi me dehi dapay svaha.

4. Sri Dhanvantari Swaroop Sri Sri Sri Aushachakra Narayanay Namah.