Dhanteras 2020: Date, Muhurat and significance of this festival

Dhanteras 2020: Date, Muhurat and significance of this festival

Djhanteras 2020: Dhantrayodashi or Dhanteras marks the start of the competition of Diwali. It coincides with Trayodashi Tithi (Thirteenth) of the Krishna Paksha of the Hindu lunar month of Kartik. On this present day, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Dhanvantari, Lord Kubera (God of wealth), and Yamraj (God of Death) are worshipped, in response to an age-old observe.

There is a little bit of confusion concerning the dates of this auspicious competition. People are confused about whether or not to rejoice it on November 12 or November 13. We will let you know why Dhanteras must be celebrated on 13th November. 

Hindus additionally worship Dhanvantari, who is taken into account the God of Ayurveda, for imparting the knowledge of Ayurveda to mankind to assist them rid of the struggling of illness. The Indian authorities has introduced that Dhanteras day to be noticed as ‘National Ayurveda Day’. It was first noticed on October 28, 2016. This yr, will probably be celebrated on November 13. 

The phrase Dhanteras is derived from Dhan means wealth in Hindi and Teras which implies thirteenth. On this present day, individuals consider that gold and silver shield you from dangerous omen and something destructive. It can be thought of extraordinarily auspicious to purchase these treasured metals. 

The widespread perception is that Goddess Lakshmi visits the houses of her devotees and fulfills their needs on Dhanteras. People gentle diyas (lamps) and saved them burning all via the evening of Dhanteras in honour of Lakshmi and Dhanvantari.

Since this present day is taken into account extraordinarily auspicious, Hindus make new purchases, particularly of gold or silver articles, and new utensils as they consider that new wealth or some merchandise product of treasured metallic would earn them good luck. The widespread perception is that purchasing gold and silver on Dhanteras brings extra wealth and prosperity. 

The day has these days turn into probably the most auspicious event for getting gold, silver, and kitchenware. People additionally go for the acquisition of home equipment and cars. 

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Lakshmi Puja on Dhanteras must be carried out throughout Pradosh Kaal. This yr the Pradosh Kaal on Dhateras (November 13) begins after sundown and it lasts for roughly 2 hours and 24 minutes.

Dhanteras shopping for can be accomplished on November 12 within the Abhijeet Muhurat from 11:20 am to 12:04 

Dhanteras Date: 13th November 2020 from 7 to 10 am  
The second auspicious time: 1 to 2.30 pm

Auspicious time for Dhanteras Puja: 5:28 pm to five:59 pm
Pradosh Kaal Muhurat: 5:28 pm to eight:07 pm on November 13, 2020
Taurus Kaal Muhurat: 5:32 pm to 7:28 pm on November 13, 2020

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