Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, marks the beginning of the festival of lights, Diwali. Dhanteras is celebrated on the Trayodashi Tithi (13th day) of the Krishna Paksha (waning phase of the Moon) of the Hindu lunar month of Kartik.

According to drikpanchang, the day is also observed as Dhanwantari Triodasi or Dhanvantri Jayanti, the birth anniversary of the God of Ayurveda. It is believed that Lord Dhanvantari imparted the wisdom of Ayurveda for the betterment of mankind, to help get rid of suffering from ailments and diseases.

Significance:

There is a common belief that Goddess Lakshmi visits the homes of her devotees and fulfils their wishes on Dhanteras. Therefore, on this day, people light diyas and keep them burning through the night in for Goddess Lakshmi.

People worship Goddess Lakshmi, who is the goddess of wealth; Lord Kubera, the god of treasure, and Yamaraj, the king of Yamlok and the god of death.

Dhanteras is considered to be an auspicious day to buy precious metals like gold and silver. It is also considered to be a lucky day to invest in new businesses. Some people purchase jewellery, appliances, automobiles, etc., as it is believed buying things on this day brings good luck.

Dhanteras 2021: Date

This year Dhanteras will be celebrated on November 2.

Dhanteras 2021: Puja timings, Shubh Muhurat, Tithi for Mumbai

Dhanteras Puja Muhurat: 06:50 PM to 08:36 PM

Pradosh Kaal: 06:05 PM to 08:36 PM

Vrishabha Kaal: 06:50 PM to 08:50 PM

Trayodashi Tithi Begins: 11:31 AM on November 02, 2021

Trayodashi Tithi Ends: 09:02 AM on November 03, 2021

Dhanteras Muhurat in Other Cities:

06:47 PM to 08:32 PM - Pune

06:17 PM to 08:11 PM - New Delhi

06:29 PM to 08:10 PM - Chennai

06:25 PM to 08:18 PM - Jaipur

06:30 PM to 08:14 PM - Hyderabad

06:18 PM to 08:12 PM - Gurgaon

06:14 PM to 08:09 PM - Chandigarh

05:42 PM to 07:31 PM - Kolkata

06:50 PM to 08:36 PM - Mumbai

06:40 PM to 08:21 PM - Bengaluru

06:45 PM to 08:34 PM - Ahmedabad

06:16 PM to 08:10 PM – Noida

(Date & Time Source: Drikpanchang)