Keep these things in mind while buying the idol of Maa Lakshmi and Ganesh Ji on Dhanteras, there will be chances of financial gain

The festival of Dhanteras (Dhanteras 2024) is celebrated before Diwali. Special mention of this festival is found in Sanatan scriptures. According to the scriptures, Lord Dhanvantari appeared during the churning of the ocean. It is believed that by worshiping Lord Dhanvantari on the day of Dhanteras, happiness, prosperity and well-being come to the house. Along with this, one gets rid of money related problems and there are chances of monetary gains. Gold and silver are purchased on the auspicious occasion of Dhanteras. Also, the idol of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha is brought home. If you are also buying the idol of Goddess Lakshmi and Ganpati Bappa on Dhanteras , then keep in mind the special things given in this article.

keep these things in mind

On the day of Dhanteras, one should bring home an idol of Goddess Lakshmi in which she is seated on a lotus flower. One should avoid buying an idol in a standing posture.
The idol of Lord Ganesha should be in a sitting posture. His trunk should be bent towards the right. Bringing such an idol home is considered auspicious. The colour of the idol should be yellow or green. Apart from this, the idol holding modak and sacred thread in his hand is considered auspicious.
Pay special attention to the direction for placing Maa Lakshmi and Ganpati Bappa. It is considered best to worship Goddess Lakshmi and Ganesha in the north or east direction. This fulfills all the wishes of the person and pleases Maa Lakshmi.

Dhanteras 2024 Date and Time

According to the Panchang, the Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha of Kartik month will start on October 29 at 10:31 am and will end on October 30 at 01:15 pm. In such a situation, it will be celebrated on October 29. The auspicious time for worship on the day of Dhanteras is Pradosh Kaal i.e. from 06:31 pm to 08:13 pm in the evening. At this time, you can worship Lord Dhanvantari.

Auspicious time to buy gold and silver (Dhanteras 2024 Shubh Muhurat)

It is from 10:31 am on October 29 to 6:32 am on the next day i.e. October 30. Shopping during this time is considered auspicious.