ऊँ Happy Dhan Teras ऊँ
Dhantrayodashi which is also known as Dhanteras is the first day of five days long Diwali festivities. On the day of Dhantrayodashi, Goddess Lakshmi came out of the ocean during the churning of the Milky Sea. Hence, Goddess Lakshmi, along with Lord Kubera who is the God of wealth, is worshipped on the auspicious day of Trayodashi. However, Lakshmi Puja on Amavasya after two days of Dhantrayodashi is considered more significant.
Lakshmi Puja on Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi should be done during Pradosh Kaal which starts after sunset and approximately lasts for 2 hours and 24 minutes.
The best time for Lakshmi Puja on Dhanteras is during Pradosh Kaal when Sthir Lagna prevails. Sthir means fixed i.e. not moveable. If Dhanteras Puja is done during Sthir Lagna, Lakshmiji will stay in your home; hence this time is the best for Dhanteras Pujan. Vrishabha Lagna is considered as Sthir and mostly overlaps with Pradosh Kaal during Diwali festivity.
History
Dhan" means wealth and "Teras" means 13th day of lunar fortnight. God Yama is worshipped on this day to provide prosperity and well being. In the cosmic battle between the gods and the demons when both churned the ocean for amrit, divine nectar, Dhanavantri – the physician gods and an incarnation of Vishnu – emerged carrying a pot of the elixir.
It's also said that King Hima’s 16yr old son was preordained to die on the third day following his marriage because of snakebite. On the critical day, his wife illuminated the house by lighting up numerous lamps. She took out all the ornaments and gold and silver coins piled them up at the entrance of her husband's room. She related tales to the people gathered at their house and also sang songs through the night.
Yama (god of death) arrived at the fated time in the guise of a serpent. However, the bright lighting in the house dimmed his vision. He couldn’t sight the prince’s chamber. So he made himself comfortable by seating himself on the pile of ornaments and coins. As he sat there, he could not help, but get enchanted by the songs rendered by prince's wife. At daybreak on the following day, he left the place with his mission unfulfilled. Thus, the wife was successful in saving her husband’s life. It became a sacred day, and Dhanteras also came to be referred as "Yamadeepdaan" . So on Dhanteras lamps are aflame throughout the night for the worship of Lord Yama.
It's also said that King Hima’s 16yr old son was preordained to die on the third day following his marriage because of snakebite. On the critical day, his wife illuminated the house by lighting up numerous lamps. She took out all the ornaments and gold and silver coins piled them up at the entrance of her husband's room. She related tales to the people gathered at their house and also sang songs through the night.
Yama (god of death) arrived at the fated time in the guise of a serpent. However, the bright lighting in the house dimmed his vision. He couldn’t sight the prince’s chamber. So he made himself comfortable by seating himself on the pile of ornaments and coins. As he sat there, he could not help, but get enchanted by the songs rendered by prince's wife. At daybreak on the following day, he left the place with his mission unfulfilled. Thus, the wife was successful in saving her husband’s life. It became a sacred day, and Dhanteras also came to be referred as "Yamadeepdaan" . So on Dhanteras lamps are aflame throughout the night for the worship of Lord Yama.
The day of Dhanteras is also observed as Dhanwantari Triodasi or Dhanvantri Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the God of Ayurveda. Yamadeep is another ritual on the same Trayodashi Tithi when the lamp for the God of death is lit outside home to ward off any untimely death of any family members.
Time:
Dhanteras Puja Muhurta = 18:20 to 19:06
Duration = 0 Hours 45 Mins
Pradosh Kaal = 17:55 to 20:28
Vrishabha Kaal = 18:20 to 20:20
Dhanteras Puja Muhurta = 18:20 to 19:06
Duration = 0 Hours 45 Mins
Pradosh Kaal = 17:55 to 20:28
Vrishabha Kaal = 18:20 to 20:20
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