Dhanteras Puja is performed on Dhanteras, the first day of the Diwali festival, to worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari for wealth, health, and prosperity.
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Why perform Dhanteras Puja?
Invokes wealth and prosperity for the year ahead
Seeks health blessings from Lord Dhanvantari, deity of medicine
Marks an auspicious start to the Diwali festival period
When should Dhanteras Puja be performed?
Performed on Dhanteras, two days before Diwali, 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 flowers, diyas, and mantras.
New Purchase Blessing
Any new utensils, jewelry, or valuables purchased for Dhanteras are placed before the deities and blessed.
Aarti
A concluding aarti is performed and prasad distributed.
Items needed (Samagri)
Idols or images of Lakshmi and Dhanvantari
Diyas and oil
Flowers, kumkum, and akshat
New utensils or jewelry (if purchased)
Frequently Asked Questions
Why do people buy gold or utensils on Dhanteras?
It's considered auspicious to bring new metal items into the home on this day, symbolizing wealth and prosperity for the year ahead.
Is Dhanteras the same as Diwali?
No, Dhanteras is the first of the five days of the Diwali festival period, with Lakshmi Puja on the main Diwali day following separately.
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