Dhantrayodashi
MarathiAlso known as: Dhanteras, Dhanatrayodashi
Dhantrayodashi
About Dhantrayodashi
Dhantrayodashi falls on the thirteenth day (Trayodashi) of the dark fortnight in Kartik (October-November), two days before Diwali.
Devotees worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari (the god of medicine). It is considered highly auspicious for purchasing gold, silver, and new utensils.
In Maharashtra, homes are cleaned and decorated. People buy new items and perform pujas for wealth and health.
Vrat Vidhi & Fasting Rules
Dhantrayodashi is a day of purchasing and worship rather than fasting.
- Clean and decorate the house.
- Purchase gold, silver, or new utensils.
- Perform Lakshmi and Dhanvantari pukas.
- Light oil lamps to welcome prosperity.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Purchasing new items on Dhantrayodashi is believed to bring prosperity and good fortune. The day celebrates the arrival of wealth and health.
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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