Dhanteras Puja (Festival) is the household observance performed on the first day of the Diwali festival, worshipping Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari for health, wealth, and prosperity.
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Why perform Dhanteras Puja?
Invokes wealth and prosperity for the year ahead
Seeks health blessings from Lord Dhanvantari
Marks an auspicious start to the family's Diwali celebrations
When should Dhanteras Puja be performed?
Observed on Dhanteras, two days before the main Diwali day, typically in the evening.
How is Dhanteras Puja performed?
Sankalp
The family takes a vow before the pandit stating the puja's purpose.
Lakshmi-Dhanvantari Puja
Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari are worshipped with diyas, flowers, and mantras.
Diya Lighting
A diya is traditionally lit and kept burning through the night for Yamraj, seeking protection from untimely death.
Items needed (Samagri)
Idols or images of Lakshmi and Dhanvantari
Diyas and oil
Flowers, kumkum, and akshat
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is a diya lit for Yamraj on Dhanteras?
It's a traditional practice believed to ward off untimely death and invoke longevity and protection for the family.
Is buying gold necessary for this puja?
It's a popular custom but not mandatory — the puja itself centers on devotion and blessings, not the purchase.
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