Dhanteras 2023: Shubh Muhurat, Puja Vidhi, and Mantras for Prosperity

 Dhanteras, 

also known as Dhanatrayodashi, 

is the first day of the five-day Diwali celebration by Hindus around the world. This auspicious time falls on the 13th day of the fifteenth day of the Hindu month of Kartik. This day is the day to worship wealth and prosperity and people seek the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanwantali. In this blog, we will discuss the importance of Dhanteras, Shubh Muhurat (auspicious time), Puja Vidhi (rituals) and Mantras for success in the coming year.

Meanings of Dhanteras

Dhanteras, which is believed to bring wealth and prosperity, has great importance in Hindu culture. The word "Dhanteras" is a combination of two words: "Dhan" meaning money and "Teras" meaning the thirteenth day of the lunar month. It is a day when people clean and decorate their homes, buy new items, and worship deities associated with wealth and health.

Shubh Muhurat for Dhanteras 2023

To make the most of Dhanteras, it is essential to perform the rituals during the auspicious Muhurat. The Shubh Muhurat for Dhanteras in 2023 is as follows:

Dhanteras Date: November 6, 2023

Dhanteras Pradosh Kaal: 5:34 PM to 8:05 PM

Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Dhanteras Puja Vidhi

Performing the Dhanteras Puja with devotion and sincerity is believed to bring prosperity and blessings to one's home. Here is a step-by-step guide for Dhanteras Puja Vidhi:

Clean your house thoroughly and decorate the entrance with rangoli or flowers.

Prepare a special platform for the Puja with a clean cloth or a decorative cover.

Place idols or images of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Ganesha on the platform.

Light a diya (lamp) and incense sticks.

Offer fresh flowers, fruits, sweets, and a variety of grains (like wheat, rice, and lentils) to the deities.

Recite the Dhanteras Mantras with devotion (detailed in the next section).

Perform Aarti and seek the blessings of the deities.

Conclude the Puja by seeking forgiveness for any mistakes and expressing gratitude for the blessings.

Dhanteras Mantras

Chanting specific mantras during Dhanteras Puja is believed to invoke the blessings of Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Dhanvantari. Here are some powerful mantras to recite:

Lakshmi Mantra:

"ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं कमले कमलालये प्रसीद प्रसीद ॐ श्रीं ह्रीं श्रीं महालक्ष्मयै नमः॥"

Dhanvantari Mantra:

"ॐ द्वादश्याः कल्पाः द्वादश