Dhanteras 2019 Shubh Muhurat & Puja Timing

Dhanteras 2019, is one the most prominent celebrations in the list of festivals occurring in the current year. Who doesn’t want to witness the inflow of money and prosperity in life? Since, Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi is all about economic prosperity and affluence, natives celebrate this festival with great ace. Like always, Dhanteras 2019 will also be celebrated on the Trayodashi Tithi of Kartik month’s Krishna Paksha. The term Dhan stands for money and Teras can be translated into hindi as Thirteenth. The primary deity who is worshipped on this day is Lord Dhanvantari, who is considered to be the ruling lord of Ayurveda. It is very often believed that Lord Dhanvantari imparted knowledge about Ayurveda to the common people, so as to help them to attain relief from malefic diseases. On the very day of Dhantrayodashi, Goddess Lakshmi emerged out of the sea while the churning of nectar(Amrit was going on). Thus, Goddess Lord Kubera, who happens to be God of wealth and Goddess Lakshmi, both of them are worshipped during this exquisitely auspicious occasion. However, Lakshmi Puja done during Amavasya, which occurs two days after Dhantrayodashi is given more significance. In the country of Nepal, Dhanteras 2019 will also coincide with festival of Tihar. In our own country, the government will observe Dhanteras 2019 as National Ayurveda Day.The practice of buying various ornaments and jewellery is also followed by most of the Indians on this day. This is considered equivalent to bringing the Goddess of wealth, Lakshmi into one’s house. During Dhanteras 2019, people will also be seen cleaning their respective houses and making other decorations to welcome the Goddess of wealth. Rangolis(designs made on the floors with colours) will be made and people will take part in the celebrations in a joyous manner. Through this article of ours, we will provide information about Dhanteras Shubh Muhurat 2019 and also the rites and rituals to observe during Dhanteras 2019. Additionally, readers will get to know some interesting trivia about this festival of wealth and prosperity.

Let us now move on to the Dhanteras Shubh Muhurat 2019 which is mentioned below.

Note: This time period is applicable for New Delhi only.

Dhanteras 2019: Associated Legends

Dhanteras 2019, which will also be celebrated as Choti Diwali marks the beginning of the festival of lights and prosperity. The followers of Hinduism have quite a high regard for this festival. However, there is a mythological story associated with this festival. Legend has it that Old scriptures find the mention of a king name the Hima. His son was cursed that he would die after the fourth day of marriage if at all he got betrothed. However, his wife turned out to be very clever and ultimately stumbled upon an opportunity to save her husband's life. She asked her husband not to take a nap on the day of marriage and kept some of her own jewellery ornaments as well as gold and silver coins at the doorstep of their bedroom. She lit lamps in each and every corner of the room. Besides, she kept reciting stories to her husband to keep him awake. Very soon, the Angel or god of death, Yama arrived in his house in the form of a Serpent. All of a sudden his eyes started to dazzle because of all the bright lamps and radiant jewellery. Since the jewellery and the coins kept there was in the form of a heap, he couldn't climb it and make it to their bedroom. Thus, he sat at the entrance and started listening to the stories which were recited by the wife to her husband. Whole night passed away and when dawn broke, he went away without taking Hima’s son’s soul. Hence, his wife remained successful in saving his life and ever since then followers of Hinduism has been celebrating Dhanteras.

Another Legend associated with this festival which is the churning of Nectar of the Gods and Demons, who got into a competition to collect nectar or Amrit out of the sea. It was then when Lord Dhanvantari, an embodiment of Lord Vishnu emerged from the ocean while holding a jar of Nectar. This event also marks the celebration of Dhanteras festival.

Dhanteras 2019: Rites and Rituals

There are some important rites and rituals which should be observed during Dhanteras 2019. Some of them are mentioned below.

• Wake up early in the morning and take a holy bath.
• Cleanse your house thoroughly and decorate its exteriors and interiors. If possible, paste ready made footprints of Goddess Lakshmi on the floor.
• After sunset, light lamps around the whole house, especially in front of your main gate and the open spaces of the household as this day inaugurates the commencement of the festival of lights, Diwali.
• Worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha too bless you with abundant wealth and prosperity.
• Afterwards, offer a garland made of rose and marigold, ghee lamps or diyas, , incense sticks, camphor and etc. to the above mentioned deities.
• Also, do not forget to chant Mantras and songs associated with Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha.
• During Dhanteras 2019 only, natives should light diyas while paying reverence the God of death, Lord Yama, toward off the fears associated with death.
• On the day of Dhanteras 2019, Lord Dhanvantari, should be worshipped as per the scriptures while commemorating Shodashopachara. It is ritual which consists of 16 different procedures of worship. Shodashopchara contains Arghya, Padya, Aasan, Aachaman (drinking water which is scented), holy baths, new clothing, jewelry, perfumes of saffron and sandalwood, flowers, incense, lights, Naivaidya, Aachman (purified water), offerings contained in a betel leaf, Aarti, and Parikrama(circumambulation).
• Do not forget to buy silver and gold utensils during Dhanteras 2019 as they will generate the inflow of riches and riches and prosperity to your household.
• If possible, try to offer Prasad to Gau Mata(cow) during Dhanteras 2019.
• During Dhanteras 2019, you are also supposed to wear new clothes and start with the game of gambling.

Dhanteras 2019 in Various Parts of India

Dhanteras 2019 will be celebrated with different fervour in each and every part of India. Although the basic rituals remain the same in every state, some regional flavours get attached to the celebrations. In certain villages of Southern India, prayers are offered to cattle and field, given that agriculture is the primary source of your income. Cows are also decorated and worshipped as Goddess Lakshmi. In Tamil Nadu, Brahmin women prepare Marundhu in their households which is considered to have medicinal qualities. Afterwards, it is consumed on the next day after Dhanteras, which happens to be Naraka Chaturdashi. It is very often believed that Marundhu eliminates Tridosha imbalance which is present in one’s body. Many mothers in law teach the recipe of Marundhu to their respective daughter in laws and daughters on this day only.

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