Dhanteras is a festive occasion that is celebrated by Hindus all over the world. It is a time to welcome Lakshmi and Kubera, and to pray for good luck and prosperity in the coming year.
Dhanteras Date 2023:
- Dhanteras: 10 November 2023
- Diwali: 12 November 2023
Dhanatrayodashi 2023 Time:
- Dhanteras Puja: 5:47 PM to 7:43 PM
- Shopping: 12:35 PM to 11:57 AM on 10 November, or 12:35 PM to 11:57 AM on 11 November
Dhanteras Puja Vidhi:
It is a Hindu festival celebrated on the third day of the Shukla Paksha (waxing phase of the moon) in the month of Kartik. It is a day to welcome the goddess of wealth, Lakshmi, and the god of prosperity, Kubera.
The Dhanteras Puja is typically performed in the evening, after sunset. The puja begins with the setting up of an altar. The altar should be decorated with flowers, fruits, and sweets. A picture or statue of Lakshmi and Kubera should be placed on the altar.
The puja is then performed by offering prayers and mantras to Lakshmi and Kubera. The devotees also offer gifts to Lakshmi and Kubera, such as new clothes, jewelry, and other valuable items.
The puja ends with the lighting of diyas (lamps) and candles. The diyas are lit to symbolize the victory of light over darkness.
Ingredients for Dhanteras Puja
The following ingredients are needed for the Dhanteras Puja:
- A kalash (water pot)
- A coconut
- Betel leaves
- Rice
- Kumkum
- Camphor
- Incense sticks
- Indian mithai (sweets) and dry fruits for Prasad offering
- A diya (lamp) or earthen lamp
Mantras for Dhanteras Puja
The following mantras are commonly chanted during the Dhanteras Puja:
Lakshmi Mantra:
ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं क्लीं महालक्ष्म्यै नमःKubera Mantra:
ॐ यक्षराय Kuberaya Vaishravanaya Dhanadhanyadhipataye।
धनधान्यसमृद्धिं मे देहि दापय स्वाहा।Dhanteras Puja Mantra:
ॐ श्री गणेशाय नमः। ॐ नमः भगवते वासुदेवाय। ॐ श्री धन्वंतरिस्वरूप श्री श्री श्री औषधचक्र नारायणाय नमः।
Dhanteras Puja Procedure
Here are the steps involved in the Dhanteras Puja procedure:
1. Cleanse the Altar:
The first step is to cleanse the altar. This can be done by sprinkling it with holy water or by waving a camphor flame over it.
2. Place the Idols:
Once the altar is cleansed, place the idols of Lakshmi and Kubera on it.
3. Offer Prayers:
Then, offer prayers to Lakshmi and Kubera. You can chant the mantras mentioned above or any other prayers that you know.
4. Offer Gifts:
After offering prayers, offer gifts to Lakshmi and Kubera. This can be anything from new clothes and jewelry to other valuable items.
5. Light Diyas:
Finally, light diyas (lamps) or candles. This symbolizes the victory of light over darkness.
Shubh Muhurat Dhanteras 2023:
There are several auspicious times for performing the Dhanteras Puja. The most auspicious time is during the Pradhosh Kala, which is the hour before sunset.
Other auspicious times for the Dhanteras Puja include:
- Abhijit Muhurat: 11:11 AM to 11:55 PM
- Shubh Yoga Muhurat: 11:33 AM to 12:55 PM
- Char Muhurat: 3:40 PM to 5:02 PM
- Sthiram Vrishabh Lagna: 5:30 PM to 7:27 PM
- Laabh Muhurat: 8:40 PM to 9:56 PM
- Singh Lagna: 11:34 PM to 1:11 AM
- Amrit Muhurat: 1:11 AM to 2:49 AM
Dhanteras Shopping 2023:
Dhanteras is also a day for shopping for new items, especially gold and silver. It is believed that buying new items on Dhanteras will bring good luck and prosperity.
Some of the items that are commonly bought on Dhanteras include:
- Gold and silver jewelry
- Household appliances
- Furniture
- Cars and other vehicles
Govardhan Puja 2023:
Govardhan Puja is a major Hindu festival celebrated on the day after Diwali. It is a festival dedicated to the worship of Lord Krishna and cows.
The day of Govardhan Puja is the Pratipada Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of Kartika month. On this day, Lord Krishna defeated Indra Dev and saved Govardhan Mountain from Indra’s wrath. Therefore, Govardhan Mountain and Lord Krishna are worshiped on this day.
On the day of Govardhan Puja, people make a replica of Govardhan Mountain from cow dung in their courtyard or outside their house. The idols of Lord Krishna and cows are installed on this mountain. Along with this, various types of dishes are offered to Lord Krishna on this day.
The day of Govardhan Puja is considered very auspicious. It is considered auspicious to construct a new house, buy a new vehicle, or change jobs on this day.
Govardhan Puja 2023 Date and Time:-
Govardhan Puja is celebrated on the Pratipada Tithi of the Shukla Paksha of Kartika month. In 2023, the Pratipada Tithi begins at 2:56 PM on Monday, November 13, 2023, and ends at 2:36 PM on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Therefore, Govardhan Puja is celebrated on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.