Dhanteras Festival Celebration Dates - Dhanteras Puja Muhurat The word Dhan Teras means wealth and 13th day as per Hindu calendar. It is celebrated on the thirteenth planetary day of Krishna paksha (dark fortnight) in the Hindu calendar month of Ashwin. Dhanteras is also known as Dhantrayodashi, and takes place two days before Diwali. Dhanteras Festival 2014 is also measured as festivals of lights and holds a major significance among businessmen. All the businessmen organizes a Pooja for goddess Laxmi ‘the goddess of wealth’ on this same lucky day. ============================================== Dhanteras Date 2014 and Dhanteras Muhurat 2014 Details Dhanteras 2014 Date : 21st October, 2014 ( Tuesday ) Dhanteras Puja Muhurat 2014 :- 07:41 pm to 08:44 pm Duration: 1 Hour 03 Mins Pradosh Kaal: 06:13 pm to 08:44 pm Vrishabha Kaal: 07:41 pm to 09:39 pm ============================================== Pradosh Kal is the time of 1 hour 31 minutes after sunset. Deep Dan and Laxmi Pujan are considered lucky during this time. Worshiping in the above mentioned Labh Muhurat increases the benefits. By the auspiciousness of Subh Muhurat, individual gets favorable health, wealth and long life. Worshipping is Amrit Muhurat is measured to be most favorable. Above is all information about Dhan Teras 2014 Dates and Muhurat Details. Laxmi Puja on Dhanteras or Dhantrayodashi should be done during Pradosh Kaal which starts after sunset and around lasts for 1 hour and 31 minutes. The best time for Laxmi Puja on Dhanteras is during Pradosh Kaal when Sthir Lagna prevails. If Dhanteras Puja is complete during Sthir Lagna, Laxmi will stay in your home; hence this time is the best for Dhanteras Pujan. Celebration In the early morning sacred bath is carried for all the family members with performing an aarti in face of them while bathing. Dhanteras is measured as very lucky day for purchasing gold and silver ornaments. They are also fed with sweets and special food is ready for this day. It is also considered very lucky and most of the people wish purchasing new car or house or even start a new business on this auspicious day. Dhanteras is one of the most appreciated festivals in India where all the people poor or rich celebrate it with all their heart. Preparation On the day of Dhanteras, business location are renovated and decorated. Entrances are made colorful with traditional motifs of Rangoli designs to welcome the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity show her long-awaited appearance, small footprints are drawn with rice flour and vermilion powder all over the houses. Lamps are kept burning all through the night. Traditions Laxmi Puja is very important to every businessman. Bhajans, devotional songs in praise of Goddess Laxmi, are also sung. All the businessmen organizes a Pooja for goddess Laxmi ‘the goddess of wealth’ on this same auspicious day. The whole area may it be house or office is totally lit up with lights or diyas or even traditional lamps to welcomes goddess Laxmi. Women’s in the house decorate their house and outside area with fancy rangolis.
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