Dhanteras 2024 marks the beginning of this year’s Diwali festivities: From Dhanteras date and shubh muhurat to city-wise timings, and festival’s significance.
Dhanteras 2024: Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, is annually celebrated before Diwali. Hindus celebrate the festival to honour Lord Kuber, the god of wealth, Lord Dhanvantari, the god of Ayurveda and health, and Goddess Lakshmi. On this day, people buy items of silver and gold, utensils, and brooms, as it is considered auspicious. As the festival nears, know its date, shubh muhurat, city-wise puja timings, and significance.
Dhanteras 2024: When is Dhanteras?
Dhanteras marks the beginning of the five-day-long Diwali festivities. Every year, it is celebrated on the thirteenth day of the Krishna Paksha in Kartik (October to November) month. This year, it falls on Tuesday, October 29.
Dhanteras 2024: Shubh Muhurat and City-wise Dhantrayodashi timings
Dhanteras Puja Muhurat – 7:00 PM to 8:49 PM
The puja muhurat will last for an hour and 50 minutes.
Yama Deepam falls on Tuesday, October 29.
Pradosh Kaal – 6:12 pm to 8:53 pm
Vrishabha Kaal – 7:00 pm to 8:49 pm
Trayodashi Tithi Begins – 1:01 am on October 29
Trayodashi Tithi Ends – 3:45 am on October 30
As per Drik Panchang, here’s the city-wise Dhantrayodashi muhurat for October 29:
| City | Timings |
|---|---|
| New Delhi | 6:31 pm to 8:13 pm |
| Gurugram | 6:32 pm to 8:14 pm |
| Noida | 6:31 pm to 8:12 pm |
| Mumbai | 7:04 pm to 8:37 pm |
| Pune | 7:01 pm to 8:33 pm |
| Chennai | 6:44 pm to 8:11 pm |
| Jaipur | 6:40 pm to 8:20 pm |
| Hyderabad | 6:45 pm to 8:15 pm |
| Chandigarh | 6:29 pm to 8:13 pm |
| Kolkata | 5:57 pm to 7:33 pm |
| Bengaluru | 6:55 pm to 8:22 pm |
| Ahmedabad | 6:59 pm to 8:35 pm |
Dhanteras 2024: Significance
Dhanteras marks the arrival of Goddess Lakshmi, the goddess of wealth and prosperity, who is believed to bring good fortune and prosperity. Additionally, worshipping Lord Kuber along with Maa Lakshmi signifies the importance of wealth and prosperity. The day also signals the beginning of Diwali festivities and the act of cleansing and purify.
