Dhanteras 2019: Occasion marks start of Diwali festivities, people consider day auspicious to buy gold, silver and utensils
FirstpostIt is believed that the word Dhanteras translates to wealth and prosperity. On this day, people purchase gold, silver, and utensils along with new clothes and offer their prayers to Goddess Lakshmi-the Goddess of wealth, and light diyas in their homes to welcome her and seek her blessings. Dhanteras Puja date and day: Friday, 25 October, 2019 Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: 07:08 pm to 08:15 pm Duration: 01 hour 07 minutes How the day is celebrated and story behind the ritual: It is believed that the word Dhanteras translates to wealth and prosperity. On this day, people purchase gold, silver, and utensils along with new clothes and offer their prayers to Goddess Lakshmi—the Goddess of wealth. To this day, the ritual of buying gold and silver jewellery or new utensils is believed to protect one against ill luck and is said to be the harbinger of prosperity.