Dhanteras
Kannada
Dhanteras
About Dhanteras
Dhanteras falls on the 13th day of the dark fortnight in the month of Kartik (October-November), two days before Diwali. It is dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda and health.
Devotees purchase gold, silver, or new utensils as a mark of prosperity. The day is considered highly auspicious for new purchases and investments.
In Karnataka, the festival is celebrated with traditional rituals, lighting of oil lamps, and special pujas for health and prosperity.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Devotees observe traditional rituals and purchase new items for prosperity.
- Wake up before dawn and take a ritual bath.
- Purchase gold, silver, or new utensils.
- Light oil lamps and perform special pujas.
- Visit temples and offer prayers for health and prosperity.
Parana (Breaking Fast) Note: The festival is a celebration of prosperity and health.
Puja Samagri & Ritual Steps
- Set up the Dhanvantari altar with flowers and decorations.
- Offer prayers to Lord Dhanvantari for health and prosperity.
- Light oil lamps and perform aarti.
- Distribute prasad to devotees.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Gold is considered a symbol of prosperity and good fortune. Purchasing gold on Dhanteras is believed to bring continuous wealth and blessings.
Note: All timings are represented in 24-hour notation in local time of the selected location with DST adjustment (if applicable).
Hours which are past midnight are suffixed with next day date. In Panchang, a day starts and ends with local sunrise.
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