Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, will mark the beginning of the festival of Diwali. Just a few days are pending for the festival to commence.
The festival is celebrated along with Trayodashi Tithi (Thirteenth tithi), Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the Moon) of Kartik Maas.
Lord Kubera, Lord Dhanvantari, Yamraj and Goddess Lakshmi are worshipped by devotees on the day.
Significance:
It is believed that Lord Dhanvantari (the God of medicines) and Devi Lakshmi (Goddess of wealth) emerged from the ocean bed during Satyug on the day.
Lord Dhanvantari, is believed to be an avatar of Lord Vishnu, held the kalash containing Amrit (immortality).
This year, in 2020, Dhanteras falls on November 13.
Trayodashi Tithi:
The Trayodashi Tithi begins at 9:30 PM on November 12 and ends at 5:59 PM on November 13.
Shubh Muhurat:
The puja is usually performed after sunset. The Pradosh Kaal Muhurat is especially considered holy for Dhanteras Puja. The muhurat for that is 5.28 pm to 8.07 pm on November 13.
The Vrishabha Kaal, however, is ideal for Dhanteras Puja rituals. It begins at 5.32 pm and ends at 7.28 pm on November 13.
The Yama Deepa Shubh Mahurat is from 5.28 pm to 5.59 pm.
