Date:Tuesday, October 29, 2024
Time:6:31 pm to 8:12 pm
Tithi Start-End Time: 10:31 AM on Oct 29, 2024 TO 01:15 PM on Oct 30, 2024
Dhanteras is celebrated on the thirteenth day of Kartik Krishna Paksha, marking the beginning of the Diwali festival. It is a day dedicated to Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda, and Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity. On this auspicious day, people purchase new items, especially utensils, gold, and silver, to welcome prosperity into their homes. Dhanteras derives from the word ‘Dhan’, meaning wealth and ‘Teras’, indicating the thirteenth day.