तेरह कृष्ण पक्ष, कार्तिक
13th krishna paksha, Kartik
Begins on- Saturday, 22 October (Evening)
Ends on- Saturday, 22 October (Night)
Celebrated by : Hinduism
Origin : India
Dhanteras is celebrated on the 13th day of Kartik Krishna Paksha to commemorate the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari, the father of Ayurvedic treatment. According to the belief, Lord Dhanantri brought Amrita kalash after the churning of the ocean, which symbolizes, utensils are purchased on this day. People also buy gold and silver.
On the night of Dhanteras, lamps are lit in honor of Lakshmi and Dhanvantari. Hindus consider this day to be very auspicious for buying new things, especially gold, silver or metal utensils.
This year Dhanteras is on Tuesday, 2nd November. Auspicious time for Dhanteras Puja from 17:25 to 18:00.You will see people selling utensils on the streets and gathering in large numbers to buy customers. Shopkeepers also display their utensils on the roadside and a large number of people gather to do the shopping of their choice.
You also come and buy utensils, gold or silver according to your pocket.
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