Now from this post onward I will post important information on each day of Diwali festival. By this time you are knowing that Diwali is celebrated for 5 days. Dhanteras is the first day of the five-day-long Diwali Festivities in India.
What Does DhanTeras mean?
The word Dhana means wealth and Trayodashi mean 13th day as per Hindu calendar.
How DhanTeras Celebrated?
Goddess Lakshmi is worshipped to provide prosperity on Dhanteras. On this day people purchase precious metal Gold,Silver is main reason that Dhanteras holds special significance for the business community. To be precise people buy gold and/or silver jewellery or utensils to revere the occasion of Dhanteras.
The God of assets and wealth is Lord Kubera is also worshipped on this day.
The lamp is lit and Dhan-Lakshmi is welcomed into the house, in the evening. Rangoli designs are drawn at door steps, in society entrance including the goddess' footprints to mark the arrival of goddess Lakshmi.
Lakshmi Puja on Dhanteras should be done during Pradosh Kaal which starts after sunset and approximately lasts for 2 hours and 24 minutes.
Do you know Dhanteras 2016 date?
Yes, you are the correct to place to know about Dhanteras 2016 date.
This year Dhanteras comes on Oct 28, 2016, and the day is Friday.
Now you know about Dhan Teras, when it is coming this year and how it is celebrated.
Let us know how is your preparation for Diwali is going, which jewellery/ornament you will purchase?
Happy Diwali 2016
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