Happy Dhanteras 2018: Significance, Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, Timing, Mantra
Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali festivities. Also known as Dhantrayodashi, on this auspicious day, Hindus worship Lord Kuber and Goddess Lakshmi for wealth and prosperity. It is believed that on this day, Goddes Laskhmi emerged from Samundra Manthan carrying a pot of wealth. This year Dhanteras will be celebrated on November 5.
On Dhanteras, people buy precious gems, metals, utensils and costly items. They decorate their house with lights, rice flour, flowers, rangolis, etc. Making imprints of little feet with rice flour at the entrance of the house is an important part of the tradition.
Dhanteras 2018 Significance
Dhanteras is celebrated two days before Diwali on Trayodashi Tithi of Krishna Paksha. It also marks the birth anniversary of Lord Dhanvantari, the father of Ayurveda. He is considered one of the incarnations of Lord Vishnu. It is on the same very day, he appeared with the nectar pot during Samundra manthan. While Lord Dhanvantari is worshipped for good health, Lord Kuber and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped for wealth and prosperity. During the same samundra manthan, Goddess Lakshmi emerged with a pot of wealth. Hence, Dhanvantari Trayodashi is also known as Dhantrayodashi or Dhanteras
Dhanteras 2018 Puja Vidhi
As Lord Kuber is worshipped on Dhanteras, you can use his idol for the puja. In case, you don't have an idol or photo, use jewellery box or the case where you store money for the puja. However, don't forget to draw the sign of swastik with sindoor and tie kalaya or moli to it. According to drikpanchang, start the puja by remembering Shri Kuber followed by the mantra to invoke him.
''Manuj–Brahma–Viman–Sthitam,
Garuda–Ratna–Nibham Nidhi–Naykam।
Shiva–Sakham Mukutadi–Vibhushitam,
Var–Gade Dadhatam Bhaje Tundilam॥''
Keep your hands in Aavahan Mudra during the prayer. Chant ''Nana–Ratna–Samayuktam Kartya–Swar–Vibhushitam। Aasanam Dev–Devesh! Preetyartham Prati-Grihyataam॥'' keeping five flowers in your palm. Perform puja with chandan, akshata, dhoop and deep.
Dhanteras 2018: This is why Dhanteras is celebrated
To perform Dhanvantari puja, take clean water in right hand for three times by five-vessels and offer achamana. Clean your right hand palm by again taking water. Take fresh flowers, akshata in your right hand and read the following sankalp
''Om Tatsat Adyaitasya Brahmanoahni Dwitiya-Prahararddhe Shveta-Varaha-Kalpe
Jambu-Dvipe Bharata-Khande Amuka-Pradeshe Amuka-Punya-Kshetre Kaliyuge
Kali-Prathama-Charane Amuka-Samvatsare Kartika-Mase Krishna-Pakshe
Trayodashi-Tithau Amuka-Vasare Amuka-Gotrotpanno Amuka-Nama-Aham
Shri Dhanvantari-Devata-Priti-Purvakam Ayushya-Arogya-Eshvarya-Abhivriddhyartham
Shri Dhanvantari-Pujanamaham Karishyami।''
Following this, sprinkle water on yourself and remember Lord Dhanvantari. There should be a ghee diya in front of you while you do the dhayana. Afterward, chant the following mantra in Avahan mudra.
''Agachchha Deva-Devesha! Tejorashe Jagatpate!
Kriyamanam Maya Pujam Grihana Sura-Sattama!
॥Shri Dhanvantari-Devam Avahayami॥''
Then, take five flowers and offer him the flowers-made seat and wash his feet and read the mantra- ''Padyam Grihana Devesha, Sarva-Kshema-Samartha, Bhoh! Bhaktya Samarpitam Deva, Lokanatha! Namoastu Te॥ ॥Shri Dhanvantari-Devaya Padyam Namah॥'' Then offer flowers, water, dhoop, deep, chandan, paan with betel nuts to the Lord.
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat
Lakshmi Puja on Dhanteras should be done during Pradosh Kaal when Sthir Lagna prevails. Puja during sthir lagna ensures that the goddess stays in your home. Dhanteras puja muhurat in Delhi will begin from 6:06 PM and will end at 8:01. However, the shubh muhurat will vary according to the city. In Delhi, pradosh kaal will begin at 5:29 PM and end at 8:07 PM whereas vrishabha kaal will start at 6:06 PM and end at 8:01 PM.
Trayodashi Tithi Begins - 01:24 AM on Nov 05, 2018
Trayodashi Tithi Ends - 11:47 PM on Nov 05, 2018
Happy Dhanteras To All Of You!
