Festivals

How do people typically celebrate Dhanteras?

In general, Dhanteras celebrations typically include activities such as:

  1. Shopping for Precious Items: On Dhanteras, it is customary for people to buy gold, silver, and other precious metals. Purchasing new utensils and valuable items is believed to bring prosperity and good luck.
  2. Cleaning and Decorating Homes: Homes are thoroughly cleaned and decorated to welcome the goddess Lakshmi. Rangoli, diyas, and other decorations create a festive atmosphere.
  3. Puja (Prayer) Ceremony: Families gather in the evening for a puja ceremony to worship the goddess Lakshmi. This involves lighting lamps and diyas, and offering prayers, sweets, and flowers to seek the goddess’s blessings for wealth and prosperity.
  4. Lighting Oil Lamps and Diyas: Lighting lamps and diyas is a common practice during Dhanteras and the Diwali festival. The illumination symbolizes the victory of light over darkness.
  5. Participating in Cultural Activities: Depending on the region and community, people might engage in cultural activities, including listening to religious stories, singing bhajans (devotional songs), and participating in community events.
  6. Sharing Sweets and Gifts: Exchanging sweets and gifts is a common tradition during Dhanteras, symbolizing goodwill and fostering a sense of community.
  7. Observing Traditional Customs: Families may follow specific customs and rituals passed down through generations, emphasizing the significance of Dhanteras in their cultural and religious context.


When is Dhanteras in the year 2023?
Dhanteras is going to be celebrated on November 10, 2023