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Lakshmi Puja on Dhanteras should be performed during Pradosh Kaal This year the Pradosh Kaal on Dhateras (November 13) starts after sunset and it lasts for approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes

Djhanteras 2020: Dhantrayodashi or Dhanteras marks the beginning of the festival of Diwali It coincides with Trayodashi Tithi (Thirteenth) of the Krishna Paksha of the Hindu lunar month of Kartik On this day, Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Dhanvantari, Lord Kubera (God of wealth), and Yamraj (God of Death) are worshipped, according to an age-old practice

There is a bit of confusion about the dates of this auspicious festival People are confused about whether to celebrate it on November 12 or November 13 We will tell you why Dhanteras should be celebrated on 13th November 

Hindus also worship Dhanvantari, who is considered the God of Ayurveda, for imparting the wisdom of Ayurveda to mankind to help them rid of the suffering of disease The Indian government has announced that Dhanteras day to be observed as ‘National Ayurveda Day’ It was first observed on October 28, 2016 This year, it will be celebrated on November 13 

The word Dhanteras is derived from Dhan means wealth in Hindi and Teras which means thirteenth On this day, people believe that gold and silver protect you from bad omen and anything negative It is also considered extremely auspicious to buy these precious metals 

The common belief is that Goddess Lakshmi visits the homes of her devotees and fulfills their wishes on Dhanteras People light diyas (lamps) and kept them burning all through the night of Dhanteras in honour of Lakshmi and Dhanvantari

Since this day is considered extremely auspicious, Hindus make new purchases, especially of gold or silver articles, and new utensils as they believe that new wealth or some item made of precious metal would earn them good luck The common belief is that buying gold and silver on Dhanteras brings more wealth and prosperity 

The day has nowadays become the most auspicious occasion for buying gold, silver, and kitchenware People also go for the purchase of appliances and automobiles

Lakshmi Puja on Dhanteras should be performed during Pradosh Kaal This year the Pradosh Kaal on Dhateras (November 13) starts after sunset and it lasts for approximately 2 hours and 24 minutes

Dhanteras buying can also be done on November 12 in the Abhijeet Muhurat from 11:20 am to 12:04 

Dhanteras Date: 13th November 2020 from 7 to 10 am  
The second auspicious time: 1 to 230 pm

Auspicious time for Dhanteras Puja: 5:28 pm to 5:59 pm
Pradosh Kaal Muhurat: 5:28 pm to 8:07 pm on November 13, 2020
Taurus Kaal Muhurat: 5:32 pm to 7:28 pm on November 13, 2020

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