Difference between Dhanteras and Lakshmi Pujan

 

The thirteenth day of the Krushna Paksha in the lunar month of Ashwin is called Dhanteras in Northern India. Maharashtrians call this day Dhanatrayodashi. This year the Dhanterastithi starts on 2nd Nov Tuesday at 11:31 am and ends on 3rd Nov Wednesday 09:02 am. This falls 2 days before Lakshmi Pujan.

 

Lakshmi Pujan is celebrated on the Tithi of Amavasya of Ashwin month in the period when the Moon is in Swati Nakshatra. This year the Lakshmi Pujanauspicious period is (Amavasya + Swati Nakshatra) from 4 Nov 07:42 am till 5 Nov 2:44 am. Usually, this Puja is performed on a sthir Lagna rashi which would allow the wealth (Lakshmi) to stay constant or grow not to flow away. One should always perform the puja on a Muhurta suitable to the Janma Kundali of the person performing Lakshmi Puja.

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There is a difference between Dhanteras and Lakshmi Pujan. On Dhanteras we celebrate the emergence of the physician of the Devas and the God of Ayurvedic medicine – Dhanvantari holding a jug full of Amruta (Nectar) and sacred book of Ayurveda. We worship Lord Dhanvantari who is also one of the forms of Lord Vishnu (the protector) for the good health of all the family members. Thus good health will also help bring fortune in our life.  On the same day, people also worship the treasurer of the Gods that is Lord Lakshmi-Kuber for the material wealth and prosperity.

 

Goddess Lakshmi is worshiped to gain wealth, richness, and fertility. During Diwali on the night of the Amavasya in Ashwin month, Lakshmi enters the house which is the cleanest, well-lit, and beautifully decorated. Thus, as a tradition, we clean and decorate our homes with lights and rangolis during the Diwali festival.

Wish you a very happy Diwali.