This year, Dhanteras falls on November 10. Find out the auspicious timings for rituals, the procedure for the puja, the schedule for shopping, and Dhantrayodashi’s auspicious timings in different cities.
Dhanteras, also known as Dhanatrayodashi, marks the initiation of the five-day Diwali celebration, with this year’s date being November 10. Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali, signifies wealth (Dhan) and the thirteenth day (Teras) of Krishna Paksha.
Dhanteras is a propitious day for purchasing gold, silver, new utensils, and various household items. People buy these commodities to invite prosperity and good fortune into their homes. On Dhanteras, Hindus worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kubera, the God of wealth. Read on to learn about the puja vidhi, shubh muhurat, puja timing, auspicious shopping time, and everything you need to know about this festival.
Dhanteras 2023 Shubh Muhurat and Puja Timings
According to Drik Panchang, the auspicious puja timing for Dhanteras will commence at 5:47 p.m. and conclude at 7:43 p.m., lasting for 1 hour and 56 minutes.
Pradosh Kaal: 5:30 pm to 8:08 pm (Lakshmi Puja is preferred during the Pradosh period for its auspiciousness)
Vrishabha Kaal: 5:47 pm to 7:43 pm
The Trayodashi Tithi begins at 12:35 pm on November 10
The Trayodashi Tithi ends at 1:57 pm on November 11
Dhanteras 2023 City wise Shubh Muhurat:
Pune: 6:17 pm to 8:17 pm
New Delhi: 5:47 pm to 7:43 pm
Chennai: 6:00 pm to 8:02 pm
Jaipur: 5:56 pm to 7:52 pm
Hyderabad: 6:00 pm to 8:01 pm
Gurugram: 5:48 pm to 7:44 pm
Chandigarh: 5:45 pm to 7:39 pm
Kolkata: 5:13 pm to 7:11 pm
Mumbai: 6:20 pm to 8:20 pm
Bengaluru: 6:10 pm to 8:13 pm
Ahmedabad: 6:15 pm to 8:13 pm
Noida: 5:47 pm to 7:42 pm
Dhanteras 2023 Puja Vidhi
During Dhanteras, Hindus worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber and observe the Pradosh fast. Besides gold and silver ornaments, people purchase copper, silver, and brass utensils, which are filled with water or food before entering the house. They also buy electronic equipment, vehicles, phones, laptops, refrigerators, microwaves, brooms, clothes, and other household items.
Purchasing metal or clay Lakshmi and Ganesh idols is considered auspicious on this day. In the evening, four clay or flour lamps are lit and placed at the main entrance of the house, with lamp donation being an important ritual.
Dhanteras 2023 Auspicious Time For Shopping
The auspicious time for shopping and donations on Dhanteras begins at 5:46 pm and concludes at 7:42 pm.
