Dhanteras Upay: Light the lamp of Yama outside the house today on the day of Dhanteras, Goddess Lakshmi will reside in the house!

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The pradosh period is considered the appropriate time for Dhanteras worship. During Dhanteras, Goddess Lakshmi remains in a stable state in the house. According to astrologers, the auspicious time for Dhantrayodashi puja is from 5.47 pm to 7.43 pm on Friday. The festival of Diwali starts from Dhantrayodashi. Dhanteras is also known as Dhantrayodashi.

On the day of Dhanteras, it is important to worship Yamraj, the god of death, Kuber, the god of wealth and Lord Dhanvantari. This year Dhantrayodashi is on Friday, November 10. It is believed that on this day, the legitimate Dhanvantari of the Gods appeared from the churning of the ocean carrying the nectar pot. Dhantrayodashi is considered one of the best auspicious times of the year.

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Auspicious work and shopping are considered auspicious on this day. Astrologer Pandit Lalit Sharma of 'Vishnu Lok', a religious institution located at Bijnor Civil Line, said that this year the Trayodashi date of Kartik Krishna Paksha will start on November 10 at 12.36 pm. This day will last till 1:58 pm on November 11. The auspicious time of puja on the day of Dhantrayodashi will be from 5.47 pm to 7.43 pm. The best time for Dhantrayodashi puja is the Pradosh period. Dhantrayodashi is considered to be the best time for Dhantrayodashi worship because by worshipping in the ascendant position, Goddess Lakshmi resides in the house. Vrishabha lagna is considered fixed and is also mostly associated with Pradoshkaal during the festival of Diwali.

Light Dhantrayodi lamp for Yamraj outside the house

On this day, a lamp is lit outside the house for Yamraj, the god of death, to prevent the untimely death of any member of the family. Legend has it that donating a lamp pleases Lord Yamdev and protects family members from untimely death.